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POWER OF PERSUASION

With an updated, stylish take on the classic power suit, this silhouette is the fall season staple

COLOR POWER Velvet Jacket, $495, Silk Combo Turtleneck, $245, and Stretch Velvet Tux Pant, $295, in Electric Pink; Whitney Bag in Brick Red Leather, $315. Available at theory.com

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OFF-THESHOULDER WOOL JACKETS in Graham Multi, $495 and Bi-Stretch Crepe in Black, $475. Available at theory.com

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n In our current political climate, the women’s empowerment movement is getting louder and power suiting has made a triumphant return to fall runways. But these are not the power suits of the 1980s—no Working Girl inspiration here. Designers across the board are redefining them, with fresh takes on silhouette, fabrication and color.

Known for their sophisticated workwear, Theory is at the forefront of the suit trend and their Creative Director of Womenswear, Lisa Kulson, continues to reinvent the classics in a modern way. “There’s the Power Jacket—my favorite piece—which has a strong shoulder, a double-breasted closure and a more pronounced waist,” she shares.

This is the perfect way to add a commanding element to your work ensemble without losing a feminine silhouette.

And for those daring boardroom bosses, Theory offers an edgier take on the classic suit with its Off-The-Shoulder Jacket and High-Waist Legging. Cut from technical fabrics, it is a fresh take that easily moves from a creative office environment to after-work cocktails.

Love the classic cut, but looking for an update? Find it with color or texture in Theory’s burgundy and velvet options, respectively. As our work lives and personal lives continue to merge, so should our wardrobes.

One of the best things about owning a perfect suit is the endless options. When you’re off the clock, pair your double-breasted jacket with fun loafers and boyfriend jeans, or mix your suit trousers with a sexy heel and a cropped knit for an evening out. Don’t be afraid to ‘work’ it out!

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“For women today, there’s the Power Jacket—my favorite piece—which has a strong shoulder, a double-breasted closure and a more pronounced waist,” Kulson shares.

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Top; A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Moon Phase Middle: Jaeger-LeCoultre CAMOGIE UPDATE Reverso Tribute Power Jacket, $585,Moon and HW Pleat Pant, Bottom: Hublot Big $455, in Oregano; BangCotton Perpetual Stretch BoyCalendar in Sapphire Tunic White, $275. Available at theory.com

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ALL BOXED UP The crisp air, changing leaves and pumpkin spice always signal a new beginning—and the right time for another cool bag. And, once again, the must-have for fall is by Alexander McQueen.

With a simultaneous appreciation of heritage and forward thinking to what’s next, the house is constantly at the forefront of the hottest trends.

The Box Bag is a nod to its historic traditions, while putting a modern spin Looking to the clootie tree, colorful leather fringing references the beautiful ribbons hung from the branches that represent hopes and dreams of visiting pilgrims. Meanwhile, all-over metal eyelets are a throwback to armor, and intricate embroidery to needlework from the 16th century.

Simply put: these fresh updates make the new Box Bag the hottest medieval-inspired accessory since a Targaryen dragon.

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on cultural craft.

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PACKING LIGHT (Above) Off-white calf leather with multicolor samplers embroidery, $2,090; (right) black calf leather with antique silverfinished flat studs and eyelets, $2,090. Available at alexandermcqueen.com

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SAIL AWAY ON THE FLYING CLOUD hull, a sleek yacht gracefully cutting through the ocean...

This may have been short-lived for Jack and Rose, but it was practically the norm for Coco Chanel—and the inspiration behind her company’s newest fine jewelry collection, Flying Cloud.

Coco’s ambitious and fashionable life alongside the Duke of Westminster was full of adventure and passion in the height of luxury. Their love of the sea along the Riviera Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Moon

involved gallivanting around the Mediterranean coast, paticularly on his four-mast schooner, The Flying Cloud.

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Chanel’s new collection pays homage to their romantic travels and the rich history of the sea: sapphires in deep ocean

The Endless Knot ring (top) in 18K white gold set with a 12.83 carat pear-cut diamond and 486 brilliant-cut diamonds; (left) the Endless Knot necklace; and (above) Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel on the deck of the Flying Cloud circa 1926.

hues, the sea’s bounty of pearls set on sculpted buoys and anchors, and white gold braids that recall sailors’ uniforms.

The standout piece is the Endless Knot necklace—made of white gold dripping with 3.51 carats of round-cut diamonds, 6.19 carat pear-cut diamonds, 2,637 round-cut diamonds and 106 rose-cut diamonds. Needless to say, you don’t want to throw this beauty into the ocean at the end.

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BY CASEY TRUDEAU

LuxuryCORNER Haute Fashion

STRIKE A CORD Gain the sartorial look with the must-have revamped fabric of the season Fall runways were flush with updates on 1970s corduroy style, with top designers putting a fresh spin on the decade’s silhouettes and styles. So it comes as no surprise that one of the favored fabrics of the era found its way into the house of Brunello Cucinelli.

As a brand known for its impeccable fit, styling and fabrications, at first glance, corduroy may seem like an odd fit. But the Italian house flawlessly executes its storied craftsmanship by creating sophisticated pieces grounded in comfort and wearability. In the Cucinelli tailored fit, the sportier corduroy takes on new life as polished off-duty look.

Pair a blazer with matching tapered trouser to create a relaxed suit that is perfect for casual lunch meetings. Or throw on a duster for your next weekend trip to view the autumn foliage. With Cucinelli’s sleek silhouettes and eye for detail, you’ll never look dated in the season’s hottest comeback.

Coat, $5,845; blazer, $3,295; shirt, $595; tie, $225; trousers, $825; belt, $795; shoes, $1,595.

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OH, BRUNELLO Look sharp in these Brunello Cucinelli pieces, including outerwear, $2,695; cardigan, $1,625; shirt, $545; bow tie; $245; trousers, $795; and belt, $795. Available at brunellocucinelli. com.

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Leather down vest, $3,375; suit, $4,455; pocket square, $215; shirt, $775; T-shirt, $495; belt, $625; shoes, $1,345.

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BY CASEY TRUDEAU

LuxuryCORNER Haute Fashion NEW YORK STATE OF MIND Louis Vuitton’s artistic director Kim Jones looks to New York for this season’s highly anticipated collection and buzziest collaboration Chocolate and vanilla, East Coast versus West Coast, uptown or downtown—dichotomies tend to produce the most interesting and dynamic collaborations. And with a history and lifestyle as diverse as New York, it’s no wonder the city has spawned artistic legends with individualized styles like Basquiat, Warhol and Haring.

That’s why Louis Vuitton has joined forces with the brand of a thousand person drop lines, Supreme, for a capsule of menswear, accessories and jewelry for Fall

(Above) Louis Vuitton in collaboration with Supreme keepall bag, price upon request; (right) Louis Vuitton Silk Shirt, $1,140, and Pants, $1,930.

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2017. “No New York City men’s conversation is complete without Supreme,” asserts the Louis Vuitton Artistic Director of Men’s Ready to Wear, Kim Jones.

Honoring the originality of Harlem style and Dapper Dan, the Louis Vuitton chocolate and cognac monogram is reinterpreted with Supreme’s iconic box logo and downtown-cool aesthetic. Relaxed silhouettes get an update in fil-coupé and Japanese denim to create luxe, fresh pieces.

And living up to its reputation of impeccable workmanship, each piece is made of the highest quality fabrics with the utmost attention to detail. Now, the question is, can you actually get your hands on a piece of the

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tion of years of craftsmanship. It’s a precious few that can combine the two in a meaningful way, but storied house Ermenegildo Zegna on innovating construction without neglecting traditional methods for its Fall 2017 accessories collection, Pelle Tessuta.

In fact, Zegna has taken its more than 100 years of quality construction in the Alpine foothills near Biella, Italy and revolutionized a new material from nappa leather, weaving thin strands on its traditional looms to create a pliable and super-soft ‘fabric’ that is perfect for loafers, belts, bags and wallets. A standout from the inventive collection is the slip-on sneaker, elevated from a standard errand-running shoe to an outfit focal point. Paired with a Zegna jacket and dark denim, the Pelle Tessuta sneaker takes an obvious extra style step.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

It is the first step towards collaborating with MercedesAMG, whose engines are known for being ample, reliable and all-around respected.

LuxuryCORNER Haute Auto ASTON MARTIN DB11 AVAILABLE WITH V8 Don’t worry, it still packs a punch It might be puzzling that Aston Martin is now offering its flagship DB11 with a V8 engine, made by Mercedes-AMG. But after not being part of a larger conglomerate all these years, the former has decided to join forces with the latter. Aston Martin’s new V8 engine is the first visible step towards the collaboration of these two legendary automotive names.

For the highly exclusive brand, it provides access to great engines, so it doesn’t have to develop them completely from scratch, which—as it only sells a limited amount of cars each year—takes up a disproportionate amount of its investments.

We know this merge might disappoint some fans, but it shouldn’t. Mercedes-AMG engines are ample performers, known for being reliable and all-around respected.

With the DB11, you may also wonder why you would want to buy a V8 instead of a V12, or vice versa, depending on your viewpoint. That will be a matter of taste. Aston Martin is not the first to offer a nearly identical car with either a V12 or a V8, though. Bentley did it with both the Flying Spur and the Continental, although the company’s V12 is a W12. Mercedes-AMG has actually made a legacy out of offering the two V8 and V12 options, with both its SL and S-class, for years.

Fitting the DB11 with a V8 does more to the car than you might think: while it has almost 100hp fewer than the V12 (503hp against 600hp), it is only 0.1 seconds slower in the 0-60 mph sprint. This is mainly thanks to the 253-pound lighter weight of the V8 version, which has a more compact engine. Overall, you will notice this most around corners—where you have a more agile, responsive car to work with.

Aston Martin’s engineers didn’t just take a V8 off the rack at Mercedes-AMG and mount it in the DB11; they modified it so it fits the character of the car. Air intake, throttle response, ECU software and the wet sump lubrication system have, among others, all been customized, and the engine is mounted to a ZF eight-speed gearbox instead. Because of its different size, the V8 is also mounted differently than the V12, resulting in a near-perfect weight balance of 49/51.

Visually, it is hard to even tell the V8 and V12 versions of the

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BRITISH STYLE While it does have some German DNA now, the DB11 is still very British— which becomes clear from the classy interior and sleek style that is perfect for a drive to Savile Row!

DB11 apart, although the price of the V8 starts at $198,995— making it $17,500 less expensive than the V12. So why would anyone still buy the bigger engine? Because it’s exactly that: a 12-cylinder symphony only made nowadays by a handful of car companies. The choice is yours.

For those who prefer to keep it lighter, the Aston Martin DB11 V8 can be ordered now with first deliveries expected in last quarter of 2017.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

Introduced at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este, this throwback to the 1920s was the vision of a Rolls-Royce connoisseur.

LuxuryCORNER Haute Auto ROLLS-ROYCE SWEEPTAIL Back to the future of ultimate bespoke cars Throughout its existence, Rolls-Royces have been known as the best cars in the world, but being the best is as much about quality and finish as it is about personal experience.

In the early days of the company’s history, personal was top-level: the marque delivering the bare chassis and engine to a coachbuilder of your choosing, who would create the body and interior.

The passing of time has mostly put an end to this practice, but Rolls-Royce is reinstating it as the ultimate luxury.

Its first step was launching the 103EX vision vehicle—in a way, going ‘back to the future’ by allowing customers to have a bespoke car created just for them.

Given the company’s expertise, and the coachbuilding craftsmanship it has always nurtured within its facility, RollsRoyce is taking on even more demanding projects now.

Introduced at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este this year, its latest was the vision of a RollsRoyce connoisseur who garnered inspiration from the 1920s models. He reimagined them in a modern day creation and took his vision to the esteemed car company.

Rolls-Royce then took on the challenge of making his vision into the stunning Phantom Coupé.

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styling elements, without turning retro. While the eyecatcher from the outside is the distinct contrast of that regal front, dominated by the world’s most famous grille and graceful swept tail, the enormous amount of natural light will take your breath away on the inside.

This spacious, two-person beauty looks even bigger with the panoramic glass roof that highlights the handcrafted interior. Here, the grandeur continues, created by polished Macassar ebony and open-pore Paldao wood, combined

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with the finest leathers in contrasting ‘Moccasin’ and ‘Dark Spice’.

While the Sweptail is certainly breathtaking, our opinion doesn’t matter—this is a private vision of what the ultimate Rolls-Royce should be. Just like the 103EX vision vehicle, we believe it will undoubtedly inspire other customers to turn their automotive dreams into reality.

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BESPOKE 2.0 Rolls-Royce always had a tradition of making custom cars, especially in the early days.

Now, the company is returning to the time of this ultimate luxury, offering it all conveniently in-house.

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LuxuryCORNER Haute Auto

GET READY TO RUMBLE WITH THE MOST POWERFUL PORSCHE 911

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And yes, it is still street legal

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While the 700hp that the new 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS puts down on pavement makes it the most powerful street-legal 911 ever, what’s more important is how it puts down all that power—and gets your adrenaline levels up in the meantime!

It all starts with the power plant of this Porsche. The 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, a modified version of the one found in the 911 Turbo S, gives you not only 80hp more than the 2011 911 GT2 RS, but also 553lb-ft of torque. Where most supercars bring such power to all four wheels these days, the 911 GT2 RS is rear-wheel drive, with rear axle steering to optimize cornering performance.

A full tank of gas in the 911 GT2 RS only brings 3.241 pounds to the scale, with an optional Weissach package (that adds $31,000 to the price tag)—which saves another 40 pounds—for those who still find this too much. It may not sound like a lot, but it does include magnesium wheels and increase the handling characteristics of this 911 even more. Another reason to get it: the carbon fiber elements that simultaneously save weight and enhance the look of the car.

As a top performer, with an aggressive exterior design, the cockpit embodies this same spirit. Full bucket seats with carbon fiber reinforced backrests not only look great, but offer support where—and when—needed. It’s all part of making this car as driver-oriented as possible. That happens to include a customized GT seven-speed

Where most supercars these days operate on all four wheels, the 911 GT2 RS is rear-wheel drive—with rear axle steering to optimize cornering performance.

double-clutch Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes and a stability management system calibrated especially for the passionate driving the 911 GT2 RS is meant to do.

The 2018 model has an MSRP of $293,200, which gives you a car that’s among the fastest on the road and also one of the most engaging and fun to drive.

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STILL SPECIAL Despite not limiting this high-performance model, Porsche’s combined price tag and natural cap will ensure the GT2 RS remains an exclusive ride.

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Rubinacci is a legend in the sartorial world, having dressed pop icons like Bryan Ferry and royals like the Duke of Kent.

LuxuryCORNER Haute Watch

HUBLOT CLASSIC FUSION ITALIA INDEPENDENT COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE CAN BRING YOU FAR IN THIS WORLD. SUCH IS THE CASE WHEN IT COMES to Hublot watches, as the company has been showing us for quite some time with the “Art of Fusion.” This luxury brand has joined forces once again with Italia Independent, and its illustrious founder and creative director, Lapo Elkann, along with the famous Italian tailor Rubinacci.

The result shows both the power of the “Art of Fusion” and the effectiveness of this three-way partnership: Rubinacci is a legend in the sartorial world—not only due to the fame of Luca Rubinacci, who runs the empire in Milan, but also by dressing pop icons like Bryan Ferry and royals like the Duke of Kent. It was in the company’s incredible collection of fabrics, all 60,000 square meters of them, that Hublot and Italia Independent found what they were looking for.

The precious fabrics selected were used to dress the watch, the chronograph version of Hublot’s Classic Fusion, extending from the strap all the

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BY MARTIN GREEN

way to the dial—excluding the two sub-dials (to break up the pattern and get a visually more enticing composition, as well as improve legibility). But no matter which watch from the Classic Fusion Italia Independent Collection you choose—a tartan, pieds-de-poule or Prince-de-Galles—you are going to make a statement.

Even the 45mm cases are crafted from either titanium, black ceramic or Hublot’s proprietary King Gold, with clasps to match and fitted with Hublot caliber HUB1143 automatic chronograph movement. All of the watches in this collection are limited: only 100 were created in the titanium and ceramic and only 50 made out of King Gold. So you will certainly feel special to get one on your wrist.

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MOON PHASE WATCHES WHEN IT COMES TO PRACTICAL USE, IT DOESN’T SCORE VERY HIGH. UNLESS YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL OR AMATEUR ASTRONOMER, you probably won’t be using the information it provides on a regular basis—if at all. However, when you ask a watch connoisseur about his or her favorite complications, the moon phase ranks surprisingly high.

In fact, a moon phase can change the entire look of a watch. A. Lange & Söhne’s signature, Lange 1, is a very tempting piece to begin with, but the Lange 1 Moon Phase adds just a little more. Even when it’s not the most functional, it makes quite a visual impact.

Perhaps this is also a bit of nostalgia, seeing the moon on the dial of your watch. It brings you back to the earlier days of watchmaking, when it was one of the first complications developed. To this day, almost all of the great brands have at least one moon phase model available in their collections. Like Jaeger-LeCoultre, they are also commonly housed in their most iconic cases, à la the Reverso.

Some brands even give the complication center stage, such as Jaquet Droz, showing the moon in great detail with its Grande Seconde Moon.

On this model, the moon phase is actually larger than the dial that displays the hours and minutes.

But as Hublot proves, it’s not only the classically styled watches that look good with this complication: the moon phase on the company’s Big Bang Perpetual Calendar Sapphire adds a dash of color in an otherwise fully transparent watch—making it even more eye-catching than it already is. It also shows that the moon phase has a rightful place in contemporarily styled watches with what has become, quite frankly, a timeless appeal.

(Above, from top) A. Lange & Söhne’s Lange 1 Moon Phase, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Tribute Moon, and Hublot’s Big Bang Perpetual Calendar Sapphire

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When you ask about the favorite complications of a watch connoisseur, the moon phase ranks surprisingly high.

Jaquet Droz’s Grande Seconde Moon

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PAUL NEWMAN’S ROLEX DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH WHEN IT COMES TO VINTAGE ROLEXES, FEW ARE AS SOUGHT

was a Reference 6239. It featured a steel bezel and pump style push-

after as the Daytona Cosmograph “Paul Newman.” Mainly recog-

ers that operated the manual wind chronograph movement inside

nizable by its two-tone dials, the watch got its nickname from the

the watch. The dial itself, however (in two-tone with art deco-style

famous actor, whose personal watch will be coming up for auction

graphics), is what makes it a true “Paul Newman” and not very

this year for the first time.

popular at the time. Many Rolex customers preferred the more tradi-

Paul Newman received the watch as a gift from his wife, Joanne Woodward, presumably in 1968 or 1969, to mark the start of his

tional version, instead—one of the reasons that the “Paul Newman” continues to be so rare today.

racing career. This also explains the endearing engraving on the

The bidding for his actual timepiece will start at a cool $1,000,000,

back of the watch, which reads, “Drive carefully, me.” And he must

but you can expect the gloves to come off fast. In fact, it won’t be

have listened, as he had a very successful—and indeed safe—career,

surprising if Paul Newman’s Daytona becomes the most expensive

finishing third overall and winning the GT-class of the 24-hour en-

vintage Rolex ever sold. It would have to dethrone the Bao Dai

durance race at Daytona in 1995, only eight days after celebrating

Rolex, which sold last May for CHF $5,066,000—but, then again, how

his 70th birthday!

many opportunities are there to purchase a watch worn by one of

Newman wore the watch on a cuff-style strap. And although more Rolex Daytonas have the “Paul Newman” nickname today, his

the most famous actors (and one directly associated with one of the most desirable vintage watches ever made)?

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Paul Newman received the watch as a gift from his wife Joanne Woodward to mark the start of his racing career.

LuxuryCORNER Haute Watches

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BY MARTIN GREEN

es

BY CHRISTOPHER BECCAN

MACALLAN 18 + LAURENT FERRIER

PAIRS WELL WITH: The Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro Rotor was introduced in 2011 a few years after the highly acclaimed Galet Classic Tourbillon Double Spiral, which won at GPHG in 2010. The Micro Rotor was created to be an elegant dress watch, with the same level of detail, but at a relatively more accessible pricepoint than the Galet Classic.

BALANCE: The Macallan is the third largest-selling single malt scotch

followed by vanilla, marzipan and ginger stem undertones, alongside

in the world and Macallan’s Scotch Whisky is, primarily, matured in oak,

some star anise. Going back for more, notes of maraschino cherries

seasoned with sherry and brought to the distillery from Jerez, Spain. The

start to emerge, followed by those butterscotch notes and toffee, with a

sherry cask finish scotch from Macallan could be considered its core

hint of orange, dried figs, apricots and walnuts. The finish has lingering

age-statement range. That said, the 18-year-old expression is perhaps

mixed dried fruits, ginger and smoke that make it, at once, long and

one of its more regularly sought-after drops and one of the few from

sweet.

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Macallan that is defined by the year it was distilled. Macallan scotch finished in sherry oak is known to be deliciously smooth single malt,

THE VERDICT: Most people know that the Macallan brand is well-

which is rich and well-rounded, if not a little too easy to drink. Of course,

revered around the world, and this 18-year-old expression from the

it will not disappoint.

distillery based in Craigellachie, Scotland is just a drop of liquid gold.

This scotch is rich and complex on the nose, but much mellower than

ON THE NOSE: Drinkers will experience an initial waft of sherry,

you would expect on the palate. It is delicately balanced to perfection—

dried mixed fruits and vanilla, followed by notes of ripe raspberries,

truly stunning from nose to finish. With an ABV of 43%, you probably

strawberries and toffee. You’ll get a bouquet of butterscotch and the

wouldn’t add any water. However, if you feel the need, only add in small

spiciness of cinnamon and cloves, as well as suggestions of candy apple.

quantities until it is just right for you.

You’ll experience an initial waft of sherry, dried mixed fruits and vanilla followed by notes of ripe raspberries, strawberries and toffee.

Rounding off the nose is a touch of ginger and a hint of wood smoke. On the palate, it has a lovely milky texture and those sweet sherry notes,

INFO: ABV 43% in a 70cl bottle

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BY CHRISTOPHER BECCAN

LuxuryCORNER Haute Watches CRAIGELLACHIE 23 + ROLEX SUBMARINER

To this day, Craigellachie uses oldfashioned “worm tubs” to cool and condense the distilled spirit.

PAIRS WELL WITH: The Rolex Red Submariner was produced from roughly 1969 to 1973, but this one is the first Submariner with a date—making it highly covetable.

CLASSIC SINGLE MALT: Craigellachie has been in production since

pineapple and some sherry on your palate before it gets quite peppery

1891. Although scotches from this distillery are usually lost within

and spicy, with hints of cinnamon and cloves. Then, you’ll taste the

Dewar & Sons blends, the company has released a handful of official

aniseed notes and some rich oak. The finish is long, sweet and smoky.

of a few like-minded individuals, Craigellachie has been available to

THE VERDICT: This is a meaty, full-bodied dram that is well-balanced

purchase for the last few years as a single malt scotch whisky. To this

and arguably one of the best, excluding the award-winning 31-year-

day, Craigellachie uses old-fashioned “worm tubs” to cool and condense

old. The surprising smoky element was a favorite and, yet, it did not

the distilled spirit, which typically means less copper contact during

require a drop of water—though, if you insist, only a very small amount.

production to create strong and meatier notes. It’s these characteristics

Otherwise, allow the scotch to breathe for three to seven minutes to

that led Craigellachie’s 31-year-old to achieve Best Single Malt Whisky

open up the nose and palate. Then, simply, enjoy.

of the Year at the 2017 World Whisky Awards.

INFO: ABV 45% in a 70cl bottle ON THE NOSE: Drinkers will get a waft of signature Craigellachie pineapple and—strangely enough—green olives, followed by candy sticks, vanilla, cinnamon and subdued pepper. A little mint, smoke and, of course, meaty notes also emerge. Meanwhile, you’ll taste the sweet

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bottles over the course of its history. Now, thanks to the determination

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YAMAZAKI 18 + LANGE 1815 FLYBACK

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PAIRS WELL WITH: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Flyback Chronograph has a calibre L951.5 movement, which makes use of a columnwheel control and a stepped pinion for the precisely jumping minute counter. Crafted to the highest Lange quality standards, decorated and assembled by hand, the L951.5 is a sight to behold and can be admired through the exhibition case back.

PERFECTION: Yamazaki is one of the first Japanese distilleries to

oak. Finishing off are notes of popcorn, tobacco, apricot and coffee.

be built. Established in 1923 and situated in the vale of Yamazaki, the

On the palate, you can taste those salted caramel notes, followed by

whisky is born from the natural craftsmanship and climate of Kyoto,

vanilla, sherry, candy floss and raisins. These are followed by notes of

Japan’s ancient capital, an area of dense bamboo grooves at the foot of

aniseed, stem ginger, spices and a subtle menthol. Richer currant-like

Mt. Tennozan. In 1984, the Yamazaki 12-year-old single malt whisky was

notes start to emerge, alongside some mizunara, tobacco and marzipan.

released—intense, confident and elegant, just like the Yamazaki distillery

Rounding off the nose are notes of red apples, a faint waft of lychees,

itself. That said, the 18-year-old expression only further enhances these

acacia honey, shortbread and rich dark chocolate. The finish is long,

characteristics. Over the past few years, Yamazaki has won the approval

sweet, spicy with lingering oaky nuttiness.

The Yamazaki 18 is no less than perfection, with a balance and richness that is just sublime.

of many whisky aficionados, as well as a few awards along the way. The 18-year-old has become somewhat of a cornerstone for Yamazaki, tickling

THE VERDICT: The Yamazaki 18 is no less than perfection, with a

the tastebuds of those who choose to venture further than the brilliantly

balance and richness that is just sublime. However, it also possesses

balanced 12-year-old.

some delicious delicate notes that only become apparent the more the dram opens up. There is no need to add water, but do so if required

ON THE NOSE: Drinkers will get a lovely waft of raisins, vanilla and

and leave it to breathe for up to ten minutes to yield more depth in the

viscose, alongside rich tones of cherry, mizunara and salted caramel.

flavor.

These initial notes are closely followed by turmeric, candy, a slight buttery flavor, licorice, some subtle spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and dry

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INFO: ABV 43% in a 70cl bottle

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LuxuryCORNER Haute Yacht SCARO DESIGN LAUNCHES ITS TEMPTING AEON 380 The perfect blend of power and relaxation

Turkish studio Scaro Design’s new yacht concept, AEON 380, is the first in the company’s latest launch—measuring 38.35 meters, while other models in the near future will be as long as 46 meters. The AEON 380 may just be an exercise in design, combining an agile bow with a stern that is seemingly inspired by the luxury yachts of the early 1900s. All are united in a very modern style, with large windows flooding the interior with natural light.

Meanwhile, five cabins offer space for a total of 12 people, spread out over a generous owner’s suite, two VIP suites, and two twin cabins.

And an additional five cabins are available for a crew of ten people. These factors surely indicate what the goal was when Scaro Design penned the AEON 380 yacht concept: total luxury and relaxation for its owners and guests alike.

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The AEON 380 combines an agile bow with a stern that draws inspiration from the early 1900s.

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There is also ample space to sunbathe; an al fresco dining area with fixed seating; a more formal, indoor dining area at the front of the main cabin; a hull and superstructure following the glass-reinforced epoxy sandwich construction method; and two Caterpillar C32 ACERT engines that offer 1.900 hp each. With a cruising speed of 18 knots and top speed of 20 knots, the fuel capacity of 40,000 liters offers the comfortable cruising range of 2.250 nautical miles. That makes the AEON 380 not only perfect to hop islands in the Caribbean, but also to explore all of the gems in the Mediterranean.

ALL AT SEA Five cabins present space for a total of 12 guests, spread out over a generous owner’s suite, two VIP suites, and two twin cabins.

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COMFORTABLE RANGE The fuel capacity of 40,000 liters offers a cruising range of 2.250 nautical miles—making the AEON 380 perfect for hopping islands in the Caribbean and exploring all of the gems in the Mediterranean.

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LuxuryCORNER Haute Yacht

THE UNPRECEDENTED AUREA SUPERYACHT

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Rossinavi and Pininfarina join forces to create the utmost comfort and luxury

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When it comes to superyachts in particular, styling is becoming increasingly more important. New technologies allow for more challenging designs to become a reality and many shipyards are taking advantage. That is why Italian superyacht builder Rossinavi enlisted Pininfarina to design its latest concept.

Measuring 230 feet (or 70 meters), the Aurea was developed to capture your attention—and hold it. Fluid lines give the yacht a unique dynamic, which is further enhanced by rare features, such as a pool surrounding a lounge area at the aft section, and wooden decks and beautiful staircases that connect the different areas.

In many ways, the Aurea is a next-level superyacht—not only in terms of design, but in the way owners and their guests can enjoy it. For instance, the sundeck offers spectacular views and is large enough for six sun loungers, with a whirlpool and dining area available on the deck below. The master suite features a private balcony and large windows, while the guest

The rare pool surrounding a lounge area at the aft section is connected by wooden decks and beautiful staircases.

cabins enjoy a similar setup in a shared outdoor area that can be utilized for events and get-togethers.

Although technical details have yet to be released, Rossinavi confirmed that the Aurea will also be fitted with a diesel-electric propulsion that will be uniquely placed in the middle of the yacht, rather than at the stern, to open up more space for the beach club.

Perhaps the most beautiful aspect of the Aurea, overall, is that form and function achieve a synergy we know well from Pininfarina’s designs for Ferrari, but that is still rather new to the world of superyachts. It gives us a glimpse into the future— and we cannot wait to see it in real life!

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NEXT LEVEL The 230-foot Aurea was designed to capture one’s attention with large windows, a whirlpool, luxurious dining area, and spectacular views.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

LuxuryCORNER Haute Jet THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL Showcasing the sleek and stunning Embraer Manhattan

LIVING THE HIGH LIFE With so many stately features, the Embraer Manhattan essentially combines the styles of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building in one.

ART DECO APARTMENT? PRIVATE CLUB? LUXURIOUS RESTAURANT? THE NEW MANHATTAN BY EMBRAER IS ALL OF THESE AT ONCE— and the best part is, it can take you wherever you want to go.

The Manhattan is a design concept that Embraer based on the Lineage 1000E, particularly desired by the rich and famous because of its versatility. It offers plenty of space, yet is still nimble enough to land at airports such as Aspen and London City. But the range of 4,600 nautical miles also means you can fly from New York nonstop to pretty much any major city in Europe.

Embraer shows off what you can do with all the space that the Lineage 1000E offers. The Manhattan’s mahogany wood panels, brass and gold trim, and stunning artwork takes the interior of this private jet to a whole other level. offers an upscale dining option for six people. Its design takes us back to the olden days (in a good way), even modifying some of the windows to create the desired effect. In fact, it might take actually looking outside or hearing the modest hum of the jet engines to know that you are actually airborne, rather than in an opulent apartment in the city that never sleeps.

The outside of the plane has been transformed, as well, with a dark blue livery that features polished silver stripes and wings, reminiscent of such cars of that era as the legendary Bugattis and Duesenbergs. In the long run, with the Manhattan, Embraer gives a lesson in creativity and proves the sky is not the limit—especially when we’re talking about private jets!

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Due to the large space, the jet can accommodate different sections, too: while the Cloud Club transports you back to the 1920s, the Crystal Room

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BACK TO THE FUTURE With all that comfort and class, the Embraer Manhattan might even make you forget that you’re sailing high above the clouds.

With the Manhattan, Embraer gives a lesson in creativity and proves that the sky is not the limit—especially when we’re talking about private jets!

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SHOPPING

BY GIAN MARCO CANDOLO

As the summer comes to a draw and busy schedules flourish once again, we turn to the Miami Design District for its vast collection of haute horlogeries What diamonds are to women, watches are to men; each one is a physical representation of one’s taste, personality and identity. As the summer comes to a draw and busy schedules flourish once again, we turn to the Miami Design District for its vast collection of haute horlogerie boutiques.

Found throughout the Design District, in either beautifully jarring modern structures shared with fashion houses, or stationed side by side in the clear blue glass structure that encases Palm Court, these

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BUYING TIME PHOTOS: COURTESY OF ROBIN HILL AND VACHERON CONSTANTIN

PALM COURT PERFECTION Since its inception, Palm Court has become a haven for the luxury watch brands and jewelers, home to some of the city’s most beautiful boutiques.

stores thrive day and night. From highly intricate, quasi-works of art, to clean lines of silver and gold casually flirting with extreme luxury, any and every watch can be found along 1st Avenue and its branched-off streets. Telling the time has never been this thrilling.

Striking watches are created often, but few as stunning as Hublot’s. Designed to feel like a contemporary Soho loft, the art-clad walls of its boutique welcome you into an unassuming living room. Boasting its Limited Edition watches inside resplendent display cases, the gallery also has a perfect view onto Buckminster Fuller’s Fly’s Eye Dome, the heart of the Miami Design District. The fiberglass sphere, one of only three ever made, stands tall and proud with its windows looking out onto every corner of Palm Court, seemingly observing as timepieces are purchased left and right.

Across the court is IWC Schaffhausen, a hallmark collaboration of American genius with Swiss craftsmanship. The far-moretraditional, though exemplary in class, watchmaker welcomes clients into a timeless showroom, replete with leather-bound tables for private consultations and neutral colors as to make its timepieces the only things worth looking at.

The neighboring Vacheron Constantin is an archetype for re-

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TIMELESSLY ELEGANT Clockwise from above: The Hublot Boutique in the Miami Design District, the extraordinary LaFerrari Timepiece and the IWC boutique.

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SHOPPING

BY PAIGE MASTRANDREA

When we speak of watches, our heads usually turn to a small, landlocked country in the middle of central Europe—Swiss watchmaking has set the standard for several decades, and while its maisons continually prove its prowess, brands such as Panerai and A. Lange & Söhne give them a run for the money.

Panerai’s submarine-inspired store is a clear nod to the company’s passion for the sea, having created structured, functional and athletic timepieces that can brave the ocean and yet rival other fine watchmakers—no wonder they

DIAMONDS AND JEWELS Palm Court welcomed the stunning two-story boutique this past Spring, which featrues a stunning selection of unique women’s timepieces.To the right: Charms Extraordinaire Fee Sakura Watch.

fined luxury watchmaking, highlighted by its

time.

black, white and gold-styled boutique. The mai-

If a more jewelled gift is what you’re looking

son has been playing with astronomical horol-

for, the newly-complete, two-story Van Cleef

ogy for years, bringing the stars, sun and moon

& Arpels store will leave you speechless. The

to our dials, most recently debuting its Celestial

boutique is embellished with grand bouquets

Mechanics collection. Vacheron Constantin has

and small stone and brass leaves on its walls,

proved its place among horlogeries that com-

incorporating the city’s nature as it showcases

bine masterful artistry and technical expertise

its bespoke pieces in glass bell jars. Sometime

by creating watches that go beyond just telling

we must take the time to spoil someone else.

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were first carried by the Italian navy. A. Lange

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consistent use of precious metals and in-house manufac-

The Montauk coastline.

turing, resulting in the highest level of luxury craftsmanship.

In the making for over 15 years, luxury names have flocked to the Miami Design District to establish their territory in one of Miami’s most creatively diverse neighborhoods. Now on its way to becoming a shopping mecca, its collection of high-

“ PHOTOS COURTESY OF PANERAI AND A LANGE & SOHNE

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& Sohn is renowned for its outstanding mechanics and

Time will certainly stop as you walk into any one of its boutiques amd contemplate the extraordinary timepieces you may find.

”

luxury watchmakers has become a centerpiece of the area. As you venture out onto the grounds, step into celebrated Estefan Kitchen for a drink or quick bite in between stores. Its setting among the shady palms will

make for a perfect shopping break.

While the District is abundant in watchmakers, time will certainly stop as you walk into any of its boutiques as you contemplate the extraordinary timepieces you may find.•

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HauteCUISINE

BY PAIGE MASTRANDREA

ALWAYS IN STYLE A look at some of Miami’s most fashionable restaurants that remain timeless gems in the city.

TIMELESS BEAUTY Miami’s Cipriani Donwtown is one of the most elegant and timeless restaurants in the city with renowned menu items found at their other global destinations.

The buzz: The global-renowned hot spot is one of Miami’s premier

And for a sweet ending to the meal, Cipriani’s dessert items are

destinations for fine dining and waterfront views. Whether you’re

the stars of the show. Favorites include the homemade Vanilla Ice

seeking a spot for a power lunch destination in the heart of Brickell/

Cream, which the spot has become famous for, as well as the rich

Downtown Miami, a romantic dinner date or a group dining celebra-

Vanilla Cream Meringue Cake.

tion, Cipriani is the top pick for Miami’s elite, never failing to bring in

Drink up: For a true Cipriani experience, sip on the restaurant’s

the most fashionable and noteworthy crowd at any time of day or year.

famous Bellini, which was created in 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani at

If you’re looking for a celeb-sighting, you can surely find some here,

the original Harry’s Bar in Venice. The pretty pink cocktail pairs de-

where stars like Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside or global social-

lectably with the fine Italian fare and makes for the perfect libation

media sensation and producer DJ Khaled have been spotted.

to cool down with as you indulge in your meal.

What’s on the menu: If you’re familiar with Cipriani’s illustrious

Décor: The nautically themed restaurant is a stunning waterfront

menu, you won’t be disappointed by the Miami location. Ever-famous

destination against the great skyscape of Downtown Miami. Cipriani

options include the Cipriani Carpaccio or the Artichoke Salad to start,

offers fine dining in a chic, open space with ritzy international vibes,

and of course, for the Primi course, the Baked Taglioni with Ham.

classically decorated with elegant shades of stark white, navy blue

Other classics are the Spaghetti alla Vongole or the Rigatoni alla Bo-

and wood furnishings, evoking the feel of dining within a megayacht

lognese, all cooked to perfect al dente. As a main, you can’t go wrong

on Miami’s Biscayne Bay. You can spot vintage photographs lining

with Cipriani’s clean yet flavorful entrée dishes, like the Chilean Sea

the walls as well as prestigious artwork by Domingo Zapata to com-

Bass, the de-boned Branzino or the crisp Veal Milanese.

plete the fashionable look.

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FAENA At Los Fuegos, you can indulge in the famous Wood Oven Empanadas,

of Miami’s top destinations to frequent and be seen. Since its inception,

ranging from hand-cut prime filet with llajua sauce, “Humita” Sweetcorn or

the grand hotel has seen the likes of A-listers like Madonna, Sean Penn,

Pecorino cheese and caramelized onion; the Wood Oven Pizza of the Day;

Adrien Brody, Leonardo DiCaprio and more, infallibly continuing to at-

the classic Argentinian, Grilled Bone-in Ribeye with smashed Pantagonian

tract the best parties, events, shows and exhibitions, as well as a consist-

potato, Criolla and authentic chimichurri sauce; or to take things up a notch,

ent crowd that visits the restaurants or nightlife destinations. Faena has

the 40 oz. Porterhouse Steak or Whole Branzino “a la Plancha” to share.

become synonymous with opulence and extravagance, a perfect draw for

Drink up: To truly embody the Faena spirit as you sip on your libation

whatever the crowd may be at the moment in Miami—you can guarantee

and enjoy the lively atmosphere, opt for Pao’s signature cocktail, The Myth,

that whoever may be in attendance, they will be dressed to the nines and

which comes served in a heavy copper mug shaped out of a unicorn. The

ready to spend.

majestic cocktail is made with Absolut Elyx vodka, cherry heering, coco

What’s on the menu: Faena features two dining destinations: Pao by

lopez, pineapple juice, ginger syrup and lemon, topped with some club

Paul Qui, an Asian-inspired restaurant, and Los Fuegos by Francis Mall-

soda. The decadent drink will pair deliciously with your flavorful Asian-

mann, a classic Argentinian restaurant. Both dining destinations have

inspired meal.

received praise from even the most discerning of diners, offering top-

Décor: When you think of Faena, red, gold and animal prints come to mind,

notch, quality plates presented in the decadent, Faena fashion. At Pao,

and the stunning interiors of Pao and Los Fuegos maintain this theme with

you can expect favorites like the aptly named Unicorn dish, composed

their bold interior designs. Pao is located in The Dome of the Faena Hotel,

of sea urchin, grilled sweet corn pudding, kalamansi, chile de árbol and

thus evoking an avant-garde design within a highly modern sphere high-

lime; the East Side King Fried Chicken with sweet chili sauce, roasted ba-

lighted by stunning ocean views outside the windows. The most striking

nana ketchup and jalepeño;

element of design is Damien Hirst’s Golden Myth, a painted bronze and

Chirashi specialty rice with

gold-leaf unicorn sculpture at the center of the restaurant, enhancing the

“Select” raw fish, roe, caviar,

breathtaking, whimsical vibe. Inside Los Fuegos, guests will find an au-

pickled

fresh

thentic South American dining experience, with a dining room decked out

wasabi and aged tamari; or

in vibrant red colors with a grand chandelier captivating the center of the

the extravagant CdB, a $225

restaurant. It features an outdoor fire kitchen, rooted in the traditional asado

plate of Wagyu beef ribeye

(outdoor barbecues), with a kitchen custom-designed with a large wood

with Japanese sweet potato

oven, the “piano”—a grand-scale grill of bespoke design crafted in Texas—

puree, seasonal kimchee and

with planchas and hooks to hang fish and meat from, creating an authenti-

yuzu kosho brown butter.

cally beautiful dining experience for guests.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CIPRIANI AND FAENA

The buzz: Debuting in December 2015, Faena has quickly become one

vegetables,

OPEN FIRE The outdoor fire kitchen is a signature aspect of the dining experience at Los Fuegos.

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RICH TRUFFLE Cecconi’s famous truffled agnolotti del plin is a crowd favorite, a decadent dish topped with fresh truffles.

CECCONI’S The buzz: Anchored in Miami Beach’s exclusive Soho Beach House, Cec-

pappardelle with sausage and cime di rapa pasta dishes; crunchy, deca-

coni’s is guaranteed to attract the crème de la crème on any given day

dent pizzas like the roasted red pepper pie with ricotta pecora and aru-

or night of the week. Whether taking a break from the beach, heading

gula, or the truffle pie with goat cheese and squash blossom; and classic

to a posh Sunday brunch or planning a romantic date night, Cecconi’s

entrees prepared impeccably like the juicy chicken paillard with capona-

remains one of Miami’s most sought-after reservations to secure. And if

ta, the light halibut with broccolini and wild mushrooms, classic branzino

you’re lucky, you can catch a glimpse of one of the celebs that frequent

with spinach, tomato and olives or the crispy veal chop Milanese.

the members club throughout the year, like J.Lo, Hailey Baldwin, Kim Kar-

Drink up: The Soho Beach House mixology program offers up inventive

dashian West and more.

cocktail creations perfect for sipping by the pool or drinking amidst the

What’s on the menu: Cecconi’s does gourmet Italian comfort food at its

twinkling lights at Cecconi’s intimate patio area. Favorites include the

best, with favorites ranging from the rich, truffled agnolotti del plin or the

Eastern Standard, made with vodka, sugar syrup, lime juice, fresh cucumchoice, made with Reposado tequila, agave nectar, fresh-squeezed lime juice, cilantro leaves and a slice of a Fresno chile for a spicy kick. If you’re dining on a warm Sunday afternoon for brunch, Soho Beach House’s take on the classic Frosé is also a great choice to cool down with.

Décor: Cecconi’s is not only one of the most beautiful and timeless restaurants in Miami Beach, but also one of the most romantic, enhanced by its vine-covered trellises in the courtyard that make for a cozy al fresco dining experience. Nestled in a historic Art Deco building, dimly lit by only twinkling string lights and candles illuminating the garden area, the rustic and intimate patio setting is part of what keeps the crowd coming back for more throughout the year.

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ber slices and mint leaves. For the tequila lovers, the Picante is a popular

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MATADOR ROOM The buzz: The Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant made its debut in

Décor: As with the cuisine and cocktails, the interior décor of the styl-

the hip Miami Beach EDITION toward the end of 2014 and ever since has

ish restaurant is absolutely striking. Evoking 1950s glamour reminiscent of

been a go-to for locals and tourists alike. With a stunning interior and a

elite supper clubs of the time, the pinnacle focus of the restaurant lies at

happening bar scene, Matador Room and Matador Bar can be guaranteed

the sunken oval dining room, emphasized by the originally restored, grand

to bring the A-listers no matter what time of year.

chandelier hanging from the ceiling, casting over the perfect dim lighting

What’s on the menu: The Spanish-inspired menu has a delectable range

to create a romantic ambiance. Throughout the room, one can spot original

of dishes composed using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. For those who

memorabilia of Spanish bullfighters that makes the experience complete.

are into spicy dishes with big flavor, then this is your spot. Matador Room’s

If you feel like dining outdoors, the terrace overlooking the pool is equally

famous orange spicy sauce is noted as it manifests through many of the

stunning, with contrasts of the greenery against the brown wooden fin-

dishes like the Spicy Tuna Tartare, but guests are also encouraged to pour

ishes that transports your dining experience to a majestic garden.

SPANISH GLAMOUR The glamorous restaurant features Spanish-inspired menu items like the Avocado Pizza (above left) and the Octopus a la Plancha (above right). The outdoor terrace (below) makes for a stunning al fresco dining experience.

some on other plates to add an extra kick. Avocado is a key ingredient in Matador Room’s menu, from the delicious fresh Sweet Pea Guacamole to the ever-famous Avocado Pizza seasoned with jalepeño, cilantro and lime.

Or if you’re looking for something more savory, the rich Black Truffle Pizza is another crowd favorite, made with Fontina cheese and topped with a generous portion of truffle. Highlighting the vibrant menu, the Charred Octopus must be tried, served warm with crispy potatoes and a paprika emulsion. And not to be missed is Matador Room’s own take on the famous “Arroz con Pollo” dish—for you Miamians who are skeptical that this dish could possibly surpass anything else that you tried, let us assure you—this PHOTOS COURTESY OF CECCONI’S AND MATADOR ROOM

dish is one of a kind. Made simply with crackling chicken skin and a lemon zest, this plate exhibits Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s versatility and expertise at excelling in all different types of cuisine. For something sweet, finish off with the warm chocolate lava cake for dessert.

Drink up: While the mixologists at Matador Bar can concoct almost anything to the customer’s liking, we suggest sticking with one of their signature cocktails. The most famous is, of course, The Pineapple. This grand cocktail comes served in a shiny copped mug aptly shaped like a pineapple, crafted with Absolut Elyx vodka, oloroso sherry, salted caramel syrup, elemakule bitters, pineapple, lemon and rosemary. And the drink lives up to its impressive presentation—it truly is delicious, and not to mention, the perfect subject for your next Instagram shot.

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BY PAIGE MASTRANDREA

HauteDRINKS

APEROL TO BLAME TEQUILA AVIÓN LEMONGRASS APEROL LIME JUICE EGG WHITES CHILE FLAKES BITTERS DEHYDRATED ORANGE

APEROL TO BLAME MIXOLOGY MASTER In-house mixologist Juan Tapia can be found serving up inventive libations in ORA’s exclusive Anti-Social Room upstairs.

During the balmy summer months, we’ve seen a rise of the classic Aperol

Once completed, the egg whites are poured in the mixture and topped with

Spritz everywhere we go. If you’re looking to sip on something sweet and

paprika and a dehydrated orange for the final touch, resulting in a beautiful,

refreshing by the pool, then this is your drink. But how about if you’re looking

three-part cocktail. Think a pisco sour, with a tequila twist. And the Avión

to heat things up instead? Miami’s top nightlife destination, ORA, has your

is the ultimate component to this intricate cocktail. “The Aperol is used for

solution. Its classic Aperol Spritz gets a major upgrade as Juan Tapia, head

the color and the dryness, and the aperitif element of the spirit makes it the

mixologist of ORA’s exclusive upstairs lounge—Anti-Social Room—concocts

great for digestion. However, the Avión is what completes the drink, adding

a beautiful combination of Aperol and Tequila Avión to create the ultimate

saltiness and a nice edge to the alcohol, giving it that extra kick that it needs.

libation to start your summer night, aptly dubbed Aperol to Blame. The pretty

Together, it makes the perfect summer cocktail, with a little hint of spice that

cocktail in the dainty, copper sparkling wine glass, is composed of multiple

comes from the fire water and grapefruit,” Tapia explains. It’s only fitting

parts. Tapia’s method moves from simple to complex as he adds in lime juice,

that a cocktail as cultivated as this would be served in an atmosphere that

lemongrass syrup, Aperol, Tequila Avión Silver and then the egg whites—

matches it. ORA’s elite Anti-Social Room is an oasis for VIPs seeking a night

which involves three steps. First, he firmly shakes the egg whites with ice,

out in a more secluded atmosphere. The trendy lounge offers a more low-key

then strains them without ice and finally does a dry shake with the egg,

set of beats than its livelier counterpart downstairs, as well as craft cocktails

which emulsifies the product, giving it height and a delicate, foamy texture.

and refined leather couch seating that creates an intimate setting.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ORA

ORA’s Anti-Social Room whips up the ultimate cocktail for your steamy nights.

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BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

The exterior of the uber-opulent Palazzo Versace Dubai

STAYING IN FASHION HERE ARE THE 10 BEST HAUTE COUTURE HOTELS IN THE WORLD PALAZZO VERSACE DUBAI P.O. Box 128431, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Phone: +971 4 556 8888

by the House of Versace—is reminiscent of a 16th century Italian palace, designed in a neoclassical style with traces of Arabian architecture. Located minutes away from Burj Khalifa and downtown

Dubai, it somehow seems a world apart. It feels like its own private oasis, steeped in Greek mythology, with a Pietra di Fiume design of the iconic Medusa head to greet you at the entrance. Guests can expect to find lovely lagoons, serenity gardens and reflection ponds to add something extra special to the staggering 215 rooms and 169 residences that dot the massive property. You will also notice eight restaurants and bars, three outdoor pools and unparalleled opulence at a place that would have made the late, great Gianni Versace proud.

The lobby of the Palazzo Versace Dubai

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he Palazzo Versace Dubai—the second hotel built

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FIT FOR A KING What truly sets Palazzo Versace apart from its counterparts is the hotel’s attention to detail. Guests will find real orchids in the rooms and goldembossed stationary.

The Imperial suites have outdoor pools and Jacuzzis that allow you to soak up the aweinspiring Dubai skyline from a truly prime location.

Luxury in “each detail.

- Hubert de Givenchy

”

The rooftop pool of the chic Armani Hotel Milano

ARMANI HOTEL MILANO Via Alessandro Manzoni, 31, 20121 Milano, Italy Phone: +39 02 8883 8888

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he Armani Hotel Milano is the second

ion district, known as the Quadrilatero della

guestrooms and suites (personally designed by

hotel under the Armani Hotels & Re-

Moda. Guests are only a few minutes away

Giorgio Armani himself, no less) include butler

sorts banner—a collaboration between

from the luxury shopping streets of Via Mon-

stations and iPads, while the Presidential Suite

designer Giorgio Armani and Emaar Proper-

tenapoleone and Via della Spiga, the famous

includes a full service cocktail bar and kitchen,

ties. It is the perfect place to stay during Milan

Teatro alla Scala opera house and the iconic

a private study and dining room, and a sweep-

Fashion Week, as much for its unique aesthetic

Piazza del Duomo. Here, you’ll find a “home

ing terrace on the hotel’s sixth floor overlook-

as its prime location in the world-famous fash-

away from home’ aesthetic: each of the 95

ing the epic Italian skyline.

SCORE THE BEST ROOM DURING FASHION WEEK If you want the absolute best (which we’re assuming you do), book the Armani Milano Suite far in advance. This stellar ecape features a private study, fully loaded kitchen, a private dining room, wraparound balcony and breathtaking viiews of the Duomo di Milano Cathedral.

HOTEL LE BELLECHASSE 8 Rue de Bellechasse, 75007 Paris, France Phone: +33 1 45 50 22 31

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t’s no surprise that Christian Lacroix is the mastermind behind the whimsical, fairytale-like Hotel Le Bellechasse, located in the Faubourg

Saint-Germain. As one of three Lacroix-designed properties in Paris, you can find unique touches, like dragonflies, astrological symbols and mythological creatures, climbing the walls amid a garden of rich fabrics and specific, carefully plotted details.

For those who want a little extra Lacroix, stay in a Privilege room—which is rendered by gilded fabrics,

Christian Lacroix’s whimsical Hotel Le Belechasse

soundproof walls and artistically decorated ceilings.

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Haute TRAVEL HOTEL LUNGARNO Borgo S. Jacopo, 14, 50125 Florence, Italy Phone: +39 055 27261

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otel Lungarno is the flagship property of the Ferragamo family’s Lungarno Collection, which

makes this the best of the bunch. This lovingly restored 16th century residence overlooks the Arno River and the iconic Ponte Vecchio is simply beautiful. Designedas designed by architect Michele Bönan and inspired by the nuova classicità, guests blue carpets that pay perfect homage to its old-world aristocratic Italian roots. The hotel recently revealed its new Designer Suite River View, which boasts over 1,600 square feet with three bedrooms and four bathrooms, each decorated by Bonan. It

Hotel Lungarno’s elegant lobby, overlooking the Arno River

also includes a spacious living room with a balcony and a fully equipped kitchen.

HOTEL METROPOLE 4 Avenue de la Madone, 98000 Monaco, France Phone: +377 93 15 15 15

K

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should expect to find ivory fabrics and PHOTO COURTESY OF HOTEL LUNGARNO

HIGH FLYERS Hotel Lungarno is offering some pretty stellar once-in-alifetime experiences for true VIPs: design a custom-made piece with jeweler Fratelli Piccini, learn from an internationally renowned photographer while traipsing around the city an snapping photos with a Leica camera,take painting lessons or commission a custom-made Pampaloni piece for yourself or someone you love.

The Karl Lagerfeld-designed Hotel Metropole pool

arl Lagerfeld is the man behind the majestic haute couture setting, referred to (fittingly) as ‘Odyssey at

Monte Carlo’s Hotel Metropole’. The creative director of Chanel was called in to design the pool area, which also includes a terrace, gardens and a pool house, elements that melt into one another around a heated sea water pool in a splash of light. Under Lagerfeld’s

been transformed into one of the chic French resort area’s ‘it’ summertime destinations.

Lagerfeld, as it happens, is also the creative genius behind Berlin’s Patrick Hellmann Schlosshotel and two suites for Paris’ Hôtel de Crillon, which just recently debuted in July 2017; he also plans on opening his own, personally-branded hotel in Macau, come 2018.

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white design and seaside chic ambiance—has

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hyper-critical eye, the area—with its black and

Bulgari Hotel studio bathroom

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he third hotel in the Bulgari empire is one of the most opulent you will find. Its location is

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BULGARI

PHOTO COURTESY OF HOTEL LUNGARNO

BULGARI HOTEL AND RESIDENCES 171 Knightsbridge, London, SW7 1DW, United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0)207 151 1010

prime, given that the hotel is located in the tony London neighborhood of Knightsbridge— home to Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Architect Antonio Citterio designed the space in

shades of silver, paying as much respect to the British weather as the fashion house’s silversmith roots. The 85 rooms exude a masculine touch: think leather armchairs and a minibar that doubles as a leather trunk, filled to the brim with high-end whiskies and Scotches. On site, guests can also find a cigar bar and sampling lounge, a 47-seat cinema, the Alain Ducasse restaurant Rivea, the WORKSHOP gym and one of the best, most innovative spas we’ve experienced in the world.

Bulgari Hotel’s stunning oasis-like pool

The Mousseline bedroom

TCHERASSI HOTEL AND SPA Hotel Lungarno’s elegant lobby overlooking the Arno River Calle Plaza Fernández de Madrid,

Cl. 38 #6-21,

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Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia Phone: +57 5 6644445

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t’s been said, time and time again, that the best things in life come in small packages. When it comes to the seven-room Tcherassi Hotel and Spa, designed

by Colombian-born fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi and located within a 250-year-old mansion in Cartagena, Colombia, we must agree. Tcherassi named each of the seven rooms after precious fabrics, such as ziberline and oragandie. The common factor here is that each space is completely luxurious—offering dramatic, high ceilings

THE BEST PART OF WAKING UP The crown jewel of Silvia Tcherassi’s castle is the 1,200 square foot, tri-level ‘Gazar’ penthouse suite, which offers both a garden and unparalleled panoramic city view from its private deck, a one-of-a-kind open-style bathroom with a unique indoor/outdoor shower, soaking tub, a secluded rooftop pool and sun deck.

Make your way to the third floor to find a mirador ideal for enjoying the 360 degree views of Cartagena and the sea.

and private walk-out balconies. Cap your evening off at A vertical garden with over 3,000 plants surrounds the pool

the hotel’s Aquabar for a champagne-and-cognac Silvia Royale cocktail or a crème de violette Blue Moon.

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Haute TRAVEL ROUND HILL HOTEL & VILLAS John Pringle Drive, P.O. Box 64 Montego Bay, Jamaica

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alph Lauren’s classic touches can be found throughout the Round Hill

Hotel and Villas in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the one-time private PHOTOS COURTESY OF TORTUGA BAY HOTEL AND ROUND HILL HOTEL & VILLAS

haunt to style icons and socialites like Babe Paley and Sir Noel Coward. His aesthetic dominates the 36-room oceanfront hotel, the Pineapple House, the lush Cocktail Bar, the Seaside Ter-

SWEET RIDES Visiting Tortuga Bay is a VIP exeprience for all guests. You’ll be whisked straight from customs to a waiting, chauffeured car for an easy, seamless experience. While at the resort, you’ll have a golf cart for personal use throughout the duration of your stay—to be used on and off the golf course.

race Restaurant, and even the glamorous spa redesign, which he supervised. Lauren’s traditional touch can also be found in a classic colonial theme with contemporary styling: four-poster beds and sunken baths lend an old-fashioned beauty that is only paralleled by the stellar views of the Caribbean beyond.

The blissful view from one of Tortuga Bay’s villas

TORTUGA BAY HOTEL AT PUNTACANA RESORT & CLUB Punta Cana Resort & Club Higüey, Dominican Republic Phone: +1 809-959-8229

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he late, great Oscar de la Renta is responsible for bringing the Midas

touch to his native Dominican Republic’s Tortuga Bay, a resort

Ralph Lauren’s chic designs

within a resort, set along three PHOTOS COURTESY OF FAROL HOTEL

miles of private beach at Puntacana. The 30 suites and 13 vil-

The spacious, airy lobby of Tortuga Bay

las designed by de la Renta are

Tom Fazio-designed champion-

bright, cheerful and area-appro-

ship golf course at the resort,

priate, yet elegant all the same,

which has its own international

thanks to wicker canopy beds

airport (yes, you read that right),

and coralline stone bathrooms.

and—of course—a 1,000 square

You will also find a 45-hole,

foot Oscar de la Renta boutique.

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THE SUITE LIFE These haute couture jet setters may not have their own hotels (yet), but they have designed their own hotel suites.

THE LONDON WEST HOLLYWOOD Offers an 11,000 square foot penthouse suite designed in PHOTOS COURTESY OF TORTUGA BAY HOTEL AND ROUND HILL HOTEL & VILLAS

collaboration with British designer Vivienne Westwood.

ONE&ONLY LE SAINT GERAN features an Alice Temperleydesigned fashion teepee.

THE ST. REGIS, ROME houses the quietly luxurious Bottega Veneta Suite, designed by the brand’s creative director, Tomas Maier.

THE ST. REGIS NEW YORK is even more opulent thanks to its Dior Suite.

HALEKULANI, HAWAII The Arkadius-designed suite at The Farol hotel

and its Vera Wang Suite is the perfect spot for a bride to celebrate in Waikiki.

FAROL HOTEL Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália 7, 2750-800, Cascais, Portugal +351 21 482 3490

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HOTEL ICON, HONG KONG offers ‘China chic’ in its Designer Suite by Vivienne Tam.

he Farol Hotel, set on Portu-

CLARIDGE’S

gal’s beautiful and timeless

offers a peek into the personal

Estoril Coast, has a uniquely

life of Diane von Furstenberg-

specific pedigree: it was ‘dressed’ by

s

with its Piano Suite, filled to

eight Portuguese fashion designers,

the brim with Balinese trunks,

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FAROL HOTEL

including Ana Salazar, Miguel Vieira,

Murano glass and travel photos

Fatima Lopez and Arkadius. All of

taken by DVF herself.

the rooms in this boutique hotel are utterly original. Salazar’s room, in

ONE&ONLY

particular, is breathtaking—thanks to

HAYMAN ISLAND

literally walls of full-length windows

gets a completely different

that look out onto the glittering sea—

dose of DVF, who designed one

while Miguel Vieira chose a stunning all-white tribute to ‘amor’.

The breathtaking room designed by Ana Salazar at Farol Hotel

of the Great Barrier Reef hotel’s penthouse suites.

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HauteHOODS

BY HALEY WILLARD

Tyler Johnson, combo guard for the Miami Heat, listed his Pinecrest mansion for sale for $5.25 million.

CELEBS ON THE MOVE Here’s the latest on which athletes and artists are making moves in Miami.

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Mediterranean-Style Mansion Owned by Miami Heat’s Tyler Johnson

The interior of the home boasts a chef’s kitchen, among its 12,000 square feet.

is Asking $5.25M After just re-signing with the Miami Heat, combo guard Tyler Johnson has listed his Pinecrest, Florida mansion for sale for $5.25 million. He bought the six-bedroom, eight-bathroom residence, boasting 12,000 square feet, last year for $4.82 million, with the intention of eventually having his mother and brother move in, but that is no longer the case. The interior of the home features a dual chef’s kitchen, an elevator, an office, an entertainment room with a bar and pool tables, and an in-home theater. Outside, there is an outdoor half basketball court that is embellished with the Fresno State logo as a tribute to Johnson’s alma mater. Johnson uses the court three to four times a day. A swimming pool with a hot tub and cabana, an in-ground trampoline, and a kitchen are also on the grounds. “I’m delighted to represent such an exceptional estate located on the most desirable and prestigious street in North Pinecrest,” says listing agent Kimberly Knausz of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

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represent such an exceptional estate located on the most desirable and prestigious street in North Pinecrest

SNAGGED

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“ I’m delighted to

Lil Wayne’s La Gorce Island mansion just sold for $10 million.

SOLD Lil Wayne Sells Miami Mansion with Rooftop Skate Park for $10M Hip-hop artist Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., better known as Lil Wayne, just sold his Miami mansion for $10 million—nearly half the original asking price. He bought the 15,101-square-foot, nine-bedroom, nine-bathroom waterfront residence on La Gorce Island in 2011 for $11.6 million after renting the property for several months.

Then, in April 2015 he listed it for $18 million. While Wayne lived

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there, he built a skate park on top of the home. He also enjoyed a recording studio and a shark lagoon. “Amid a correcting market and an influx of inventory, this sale shows that luxury homes are still selling in Miami and will continue to sell,” says Ty Forkner of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, who represented both the buyer and seller.

LIL WAYNE’S FORMER ABODE The rapper bought the 15,101-square-foot waterfront residence for $11.6 million after renting the property.

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antos Saul “Canelo” Alvarez greets us in his San Diego home, his personal haven dedicated for training when preparing for a big fight. He is casual in a white robe at 9 a.m., leisurely finishing his breakfast as we arrive. The photo shoot and interview have been scheduled at this time in the early morning, as Saturdays are dedicated to sparring as part of his training—he diligently performs a full 10 rounds as part of his preparation for his anticipated fight with opponent Gennady “GGG” Golovkin.

Mexican-born Alvarez, a two-division champion and former junior middleweight champion, is the

youngest of eight children who began his career at a very young age after watching all of his older brothers box. With a record of 49-1 (his only loss being with undefeated boxing champ Floyd Mayweather), 34 knockouts and one draw, he is the most successful in his family. Today he is quiet, stoic

and serious, undertaking this interruption in his schedule with the same focus as he does with his training. Here, he sits with Haute Living and discusses his upcoming fight, the Mayweather loss and his dreams for the future.

HL: You’re a fighter known for never backing away from the toughest

account that you became a professional at such a young age?

fights. Why did it take you some time to finally agree to fight Golovkin?

CA: I made my professional debut at age 15. I’ve been in boxing a long

CA: I think that all fights are hard, but boxing is a very difficult sport

time. Ideally, I would like to retire at 35 years old, but in boxing you never

because it’s a contact sport—and out of all the contact sports, I feel that

know—we’ll see as the years pass. But right now I feel great.

boxing is the most challenging. This fight took the time it had to take because these types of fights require long negotiations to make sure that

HL: Mexico has a rich history of boxing. How much of that is on your

both parties are happy. A fight of this magnitude will take persistence,

mind as you form your path in the sport?

but finally it is here.

CA: It is a great responsibility to represent my country in boxing because there have been great fighters and iconic legends. I think boxing has con-

DEDICATED TRAINING When preparing for a fight, Canelo can be found training around the clock at the gym in preparation with unwavering dedication.

HL: How have you prepared for this fight unlike any other that you’ve

tributed enormously to Mexico, and it is a great responsibility that I take

fought?

with strong commitment and train hard as I contribute to awarding big

CA: We always prepare differently each time because each rival’s style is

fights to Mexican boxing history.

I LEARNED A LOT FROM THAT FIGHT—I THINK THAT FIGHT MADE ME REALIZE A LOT OF THINGS ABOUT MYSELF AND MY SKILL, AND IT HELPED ME TREMENDOUSLY IN MY CAREER. unique—you have to prepare specifically for what you have in front of

HL: GGG is a knockout artist—how do you expect this fight to go? How

you. But we always give 100 percent and always take much responsibility

do you prepare for that?

with our commitments and create different strategies and combinations

CA: It will be a tough fight. He is a strong fighter—a fighter that always

because the rival always brings something new.

comes to knock out his rivals, as we know, but we are preparing. I have fought with all types of boxers, and we are ready for this.

career?

HL: You fought Floyd Mayweather and he decisively beat you. 1. Do you

CA: This fight is very important for my career due to everything that has

think he is as good as he claims to be? 2. Do you think you fought him

surrounded this fight and everything that has been said. It is also very

too early in your career? And do you think you would beat him now?

important because of what has been negotiated—as a team, we agree that

CA: He is a very intelligent fighter. One that has experience—that night,

this fight is a culmination of 14 years of work—so it is crucial to us, and we

without diminishing his triumph as he is obviously a great fighter, was

are very focused on winning—and that’s what will happen—God willing.

one of the best in recent times—he won on experience. I was very young, and he won due to the extensive experience he had over me. I learned a lot

HL: How much longer do you think you have in this game, taking into

from that fight—I think that fight made me realize a lot of things about

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GOLDEN BOY Canelo maintains a strong bond to his home country, Mexico, and takes pride in being part of the rich history of Mexican boxing.

myself and my skill, and it helped me tremendously in my

I think if one feels accomplished in life, everything else will

career. If I fought him today, it would be a very different

flow naturally.

fight. I believe that today I am a more complete and mature fighter above the ring with more confidence and with more

HL: What is your idea of luxury?

experience.

CA: For me, luxury is the ability to desire something and be able to enjoy it. To be able to attain something you love and

HL: Why don’t you want to fight for the WBC [World Box-

have it and experience it—that is a true luxury.

ing Council] belt?

CA: That is a subject of differences that we had long ago—

HL: We know you like watches—tell us about your first ex-

there are more organizations—the IBF [International Box-

pensive watch.

ing Federation], the WBC [World Boxing Council]; I am

CA: My first watch was a TAG Heuer—I remember we were

the world champion of Ring magazine—so, we are going to

in Las Vegas when I won my first purse, which was worth

fight those titles. The WBC really doesn’t interest me at all.

$5,000. I already had the responsibility of supporting my

HL: You became a father at a very tender age. How is your

tant because it was too expensive. My coach told me, “Buy

relationship with your daughter? How do you balance be-

it—you’ll earn a lot of money in your career, so just buy it!”

ing a father with boxing?

And so I did.

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daughter and I wanted to buy the watch, but I was hesi-

CA: Yes, I became a dad when I was very young. I think that it made me a responsible man, due to having such a huge

HL: What was the first big purchase?

responsibility from a young age. I think there is time for

CA: I don’t remember when it was exactly, but it was a

everything. When it is time to train, I devote 100 percent

Hublot watch.

to it, as I do when I’m free. I try to spend all my free time enjoying my daughter as well as making myself available so

HL: What are some of your favorite watches?

that she can enjoy quality time with her dad.

CA: In my collection I have Rolex, Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Romain Jerome, Richard Mille and an Audemars Piguet—I

HL: What do you fight for outside the ring?

buy what I like, I don’t go by brand.

CA: To be a great person. To be a good example for my kids—I think that is the most important. Obviously, it’s im-

HL: Aside from watches, what else do you collect?

portant for me to be satisfied with myself in anything I do.

CA: I collect cars—it’s hard for me to say how many, but in

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Shoes & clothing: Fabrice Tardieu

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MEXICAN PRIDE Top mens and womenswear luxury fashion designer Fabrice Tardieu created a custom pair of sneakers for Canelo, aptly decked out in the Mexican colors.

EACH ONE OF THE FIGHTS I HAVE DONE IS IMPORTANT, BUT THIS WAS AN ESPECIALLY PIVOTAL FIGHT BECAUSE MANY PEOPLE DOUBTED OR HAD OPINIONS ON WHO WAS A BETTER FIGHTER, AND IF WE DID NOT FIGHT, TIME WOULD PASS IN HISTORY WITH THE DOUBT OF WHO WAS BETTER—HIM OR ME. my collection I have Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, Mercedes-Benz.

especially pivotal fight because many people doubted or had opinions

Some of my favorite brands, McLaren and Rolls-Royce, as well, just to

on who was a better fighter, and if we did not fight, time would pass in

name a few.

history with the doubt of who was better—him or me. For that reason, it was important to set the record straight and to remove the doubts,

HL: What is the one thing you can’t live without?

although I always knew who was better—but to let everyone else know

CA: My daughter.

was extremely significant for my career.

HL: When you were young growing up in Mexico did you ever dream

HL: How excited are you for [the fight on] September 16th?

that you would be where you are today?

CA: I’m very happy and excited, and the truth is that if the fight hap-

CA: I always dreamed of being a world campion and to be one of the

pened today, I would be ready. I love the sport of boxing, and I love to

best, but I never imagined the magnitude of it, or what I could become

fight. I enjoy it very much and I’m eager for this fight in particular.

and am living. But I always dreamed of being one of the best.

HL: Outside of boxing, where do you see your future?

HL: How important was the Chavez fight for your brand?

CA: I want to be a great businessman—that is what I visualize when my

CA: Each one of the fights I have done is important, but this was an

story is complete in the boxing world.•

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PIAGET Schiuma Di Mare ring in white gold and diamonds

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PIAGET Schiuma Di Mare necklace in white gold and diamonds

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ALL-AMERICAN LUXURY JERRY LORENZO DEBUTS FEAR OF GOD’S FIFTH COLLECTION DURING MLB ALL-STAR WEEKEND AND COLLABORATION WITH NEW ERA.

BY PAIGE MASTRANDREA

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FOG X NEW ERA 59FIFTY CAPS Fear of God partnered with New Era to create a line of baseball caps in honor of the MLBinspired line, which debuted in Miami during MLB All-star Weekend at Alchemist.

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ashion designer Jerry Lorenzo and his iconic brand, Fear of God, are taking the fashion world by storm. From launching his first collection of Fear of God in 2013, Lorenzo immediately captured the attention and eyes of audiences around the world, particularly the celebrity market. Creating what he calls, “a solution to everyday wardrobe problems,” Lorenzo produces lines of luxury streetwear fabricated with the utmost quality products. While his simple base of luxury wear consists of bomber jackets, extra-long tees, short sleeve side-zip hoodies and military sneakers (which retail over $1,000 a pair), each piece is constructed using top quality materials, like gold hardware and luxury Japanese denim, merging luxury high fashion and streetwear together as one.

With an A-list cult following including Kanye West, Justin Bie-

in the 1980s and 1990s and pay homage to former African-Ameri-

ber, Kim Kardashian West, Kendall Jenner, Travis Scott and more,

can MLB Stars like Dave Winfield (1981), Darryl Strawberry (1986,

the hype for Lorenzo’s Fear of God is at an all-time high. And with

1991), Andre Dawson (1989), Rickey Henderson (1991), Ken Griffey

the debut of his newest Fifth Collection, Lorenzo is bringing some of

Jr. (1991, 1993, 2000), Jerry Manuel (1995, 1999) and Gary Sheffield

his family history into his new designs as he collaborates with New

(1996). The caps include the player’s name, year and team affiliation

Era for the 1997 Collection, which launched in a pop-up shop during

on the sweatband, jersey number on the back of the cap and official

MLB All-Star Weekend in Miami at Alchemist. With a deep-rooted

All-Star Game logo on the right-wear side of the cap. The former

history in baseball—his father, Jerry Manuel, was a former baseball

players collectively waived all royalty payments from the sale of the

player and MLB coach—Lorenzo teamed up with New Era to launch

caps so that a donation could be made to the Jackie Robinson Foun-

the collection, which features 11 special FOG x New Era 59Fifty caps.

dation, of which $200,000 was raised and presented to the founda-

Maintaining the Fear of God brand, all of the caps are made with wool fabric and other features worn on the field by the MLB players

tion at Alchemist on July 10th, 2017.

As the L.A.-based designer was in town to celebrate the star-stud-

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ded weekend and the launch of his Fifth Collection and collabora-

streetwear garments—we make hoodies and tees and sweatpants,

tion with New Era, Haute Living caught up with Lorenzo to find out

but these are all constructed to the highest level of standard. We do

more about the new line, why celebs connect so much with his brand

not miss anything when we create these products—every detail is

and what’s next for him and Fear of God. Here’s the scoop:

noted and considered, and so I think the lines between street and luxury have always blurred. But, if you really want to take a look at

HL: How did your collaboration with New Era and the MLB All-

what separates them, it’s how the pieces are made.

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Stars transpire?

JL: It was really through fashion. The muse of my Fifth Collection

HL: Why do you think celebrities, everyone from Bieber to Kanye,

was a high school athlete from the ’90s, who wasn’t really educated

connect so well with your personal style and Fear of God?

on luxury fashion and whose style was just built on what he had in

JL: I feel that those are guys that are just similar to who I am, and

his closet. One of the cornerstones of his wardrobe and of his look

I feel like I am creating solutions for what is missing in everyone’s

was a fitted hat. Back in the ’90s, we did not wear snapbacks, we

wardrobe; in my mind, these guys are all similar to me and looking

did not wear dad caps; you wore the official fitted hat. And so, in

for the same things. When I see them wearing my stuff—of course

order for me to tell this story properly around my Fifth Collection,

it is humbling—I feel like I am simply solving problems. For exam-

I needed to partner with New Era to remake this hat. We remade it

ple, if you’re missing the perfect bomber jacket, or dinner jacket, or

domestically here in the old Buffalo factory. All the fabrications are

you’re missing the perfect pair of jeans… I am giving them a solution

100-percent wool a 100-percent vintage—consistent with what used

for those items and proposing the alternative that I would want in

to be made—all the labels, even the green under the brim and the

my wardrobe.

BEING A LUXURY AMERICAN DESIGNER, I NEEDED TO PROPOSE WHAT I FELT WAS THE MOST LUXURY HAT, AND TO ME THAT IS A NEW ERA FITTED HAT. white taping. We did not miss a beat. Being a luxury American de-

HL: What’s next for you and Fear of God? Is there anything bigger

signer, I needed to propose what I felt was the most luxury hat, and

you are building toward?

to me that is a New Era fitted hat. It is not a dad hat or a snapback.

I’m not really building toward anything next specifically, but I am just trying to continue to not have to answer to anyone. I want to

HL: How do you feel about the high fashion vs. streetwear dichot-

continue to make my own schedule and be able to provide for my

omy—with the concept of formal dress changing, do you think they

family. I am really a simple, practical guy in those terms. I do not

will become one in the same?

really have a financial goal in mind. But, I do want to continue to

JL: I think the only thing that separates luxury and streetwear, in

work for myself. I want to continue to show myself and my kids that

the literal sense, is the way in which it was constructed, the way

you can have your own, you can own your own, and of course, that

in which it was made. A lot of what we make can be considered

you can follow your dreams.

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‘TITANS OF BUSINESS’ REIGN OVER LUXURY REAL ESTATE SUMMIT HAUTE RESIDENCE’S 2017 LUXURY REAL ESTATE SUMMIT HOSTED THE EAST COAST’S MOST NOTEWORTHY NAMES IN REAL ESTATE FOR A CONVERSATION ABOUT HOMEBUYING TRENDS, AS WELL AS THE MARKET’S NEWEST RISING DEVELOPMENTS. STORY BY HALEY WILLARD

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EDGARDO DEFORTUNA “WHY THE MIAMI MARKET IS HEALTHY TODAY IS BECAUSE WE CHANGED THE MODEL. WE LEARNED FROM THE PAST CYCLE’S LESSONS... IN NOT STARTING CONSTRUCTION UNTIL IT IS 60 OR 65 PERCENT SOLD.”

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illy Macklowe, Don Peebles and Ugo Colombo were among the biggest developers in East Coast real estate who joined Haute Residence, as it hosted its 2017 Luxury Real Estate

HAUTE RESIDENCE’S MOST RECENT MAGAZINE ISSUE, SHOWCASING THE MOINIAN GROUP’S SKY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, A DESIGN COLLABORATION WITH THE NEW YORK KNICKS’ CARMELO ANTHONY AS ITS COVER STORY, WAS DISTRIBUTED AT THE EVENT.

Summit at New York City’s CORE: Club, on April 28, to discuss what’s next for the NYC and South Florida homebuyer.

Featuring panels with the NYC Titans of Business and Florida Ti-

tans of Business, the event was moderated by Peter Grant of The Wall

Street Journal and Jennifer Gould Keil of the New York Post.

Kicking off the event, the NYC Titans of Business featured Bruce

Eichner, Elie Hirschfeld, Billy Macklowe, Mitchell Moinian, Don Peebles and Michael Stern. The developers were asked to first highlight one of their current, or most recent, projects, and what sets that project apart from others in the area. Later, they focused on from where major capital has been coming in recent years, as well as the target markets for investors.

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LOUIS BIRDMAN “…WE’RE ATTRACTING BUYERS WHO ARE COMING FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND DOMESTICALLY THAT WOULD TYPICALLY COME TO MIAMI TO BUY A BIG HOUSE ON THE WATER SOMEWHERE.”

A GUEST VIEWS A DISPLAY CASE WITH BLANCPAIN WATCHES.

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he reality is that developers are gamblers,” said Don Peebles of Peebles Corporation. “As you’ve heard, we’re optimistic. There’s an old saying— now I don’t subscribe to this—but if you play blackjack in Las Vegas, you know, if your money lasts, then your luck with change. Well, the name of

our business is to have some strength in the capital side. So, if you can ride it out, hold on to your prices and you have a good product, it will sell because, as Billy said, this is a global market. It’s the best real estate market on the planet. Therefore, you will find buyers for it. If you build a good quality product, like all of us do, then you will have a buyer for it.”

Renters have already moved in to the property by JDS Development Group at American Copper Buildings. JDS founder Michael Stern said, “Despite a lot of talk about weakness in the rental markets, we’re seeing very good velocity there, and we are giving one month concession on a typical 13-month lease, but nothing beyond that. We’re seeing some pretty good velocity, averaging around $90

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a foot… ” Presenting New York City on an international scale, Billy Mack-

BLANCPAIN WATCHES WERE ON DISPLAY DURING THE EVENT.

lowe of William Macklowe Company added, “Over the years, you’ve seen that maturation of the global markets and how the global markets have become one. So, it’s really hard to pull New York out of that… we now stand as the safe haven capital market, globally. And you’ve seen such diversity and inflows of capital from all over the world… and that has yet to really pull back.”

Continuing the conversation, Mitchell Moinian of the Moinian Group said, “…I’d say that no one really knows; I think at the end of the day because it’s just the way that the economy goes. But I do mimic what Don and Billy are saying because that’s why we are developers. We have to be optimistic and we have to be bullish on what we do, or we’d probably be in the wrong business… The city that prevails the most is New York City… At the end of the day, like Billy said, it’s a long-term business, and we count on New York City prevailing and pulling through in the long run.”

Speaking in support of President Donald Trump and his ventures, Elie Hirschfeld of Hirschfeld Properties said, “Let me just give an anecdote on our president. Back some time ago, when there was Penn Yards on the West Side, which is a 100 acres of land going from 59th Street to 72nd Street, our family purchased that site as the first purchaser. We purchased it with a partner, the largest builder in South

MITCHELL MOINIAN “WE HAVE TO BE OPTIMISTIC AND WE HAVE TO BE BULLISH ON WHAT WE DO, OR WE’D PROBABLY BE IN THE WRONG BUSINESS... IT’S A LONG-TERM BUSINESS, AND WE COUNT ON NEW YORK CITY PREVAILING AND PULLING THROUGH IN THE LONG RUN.”

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America―Francisco Macri. Times went bad at some point after our partnership had rezoned the site, and they needed to sell. There was a bankruptcy in Argentina, and they sold to our good friend, Donald Trump. So, we remain in the partnership with Donald Trump…

Today, Francisco’s son, Mauricio Macri, is in the White House as the president of Argentina. Well, Donald, our other partner, is the president of the greatest country on Earth. So, we feel particularly connected to both of them, their optimism. Interestingly, this president of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, is a businessman, and now, a very popular president of Argentina in the last three years, doing wonders… Take a look at The New York Times today and yesterday.

It’s a cover photo of Macri and Trump.”

Offering a more numerical-focused perspective, Bruce Eichner of The Continuum Company explained, “I tend to think about numbers… If you step back and try to look at this in a more granular fashion. One: Where’s the equity and where’s the debt? Where’s the condo market, or I should say, markets because it’s the market for luxury product, i.e., one thousand, five thousand dollars and up…

And then there’s this passage of the new 421 law, which doesn’t look

exactly like the old 421 law. I’d say two things. [It’s] hard not to be

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optimistic about the prospects of the city of New York, long-term, but in terms of trying to figure out what one does, where one does it, it requires a little bit more of this if you’re going to have meaningful economics.”

oncluding the summit, the Florida Titans of Business—Louis Birdman, Ugo Colombo, Edgardo Defortuna, Shahab Karmely and Dan Kodsi—spoke about their respective residential developments that are going up in and around Miami, as well as the current state of the market.

One Thousand Museum developer Louis Birdman highlighted the draw of

the project: “We had an opportunity to acquire a site that was very sought-after… it was probably the single most important skyscraper site in Downtown Miami because of its location… Because the units are so large, we’re attracting buyers who are coming from all parts

SHAHAB KARMELY FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL OF KAR PROPERTIES, KARMELY PARTICIPATED IN THE FLORIDA TITANS OF BUSINESS PANEL DISCUSSION.

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of the world and domestically that would typically come to Miami to buy a big house on the water somewhere.”

Slated for completion in 2018, One Thousand Museum attests to the rapid recovery of the Miami real estate market after the housing industry tanked almost a decade ago. Edgardo Defortuna, founder of Fortune International Group, said, “Why the Miami market is healthy today is because we changed the model. We learned from the past cycle’s lessons... in not starting construction until it is 60 or 65 percent sold. The model is so much safer. The leverage is so much lesser. We, in a way, shift the risk from the developers and the banks to the consumer.”

Founder of CMC Group, Ugo Colombo, echoed Defortuna’s remarks, saying, “I think we are in a leveling phase. I think that we are getting back to normality, where supply matches demand. Banks are not financing useless projects that have no chance of surviving.”

Lastly, Haute Living CEO and publisher Kamal Hotchandani presented Defortuna with Haute Residence’s “Florida Titan of the Year” award.

Haute Residence’s most recent magazine issue, showcasing The Moinian Group’s Sky residential development, a design collaboration with the New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony as its cover story, was distributed at the event.

BILLY MACKLOWE “OVER THE YEARS, YOU’VE SEEN THAT MATURATION OF THE GLOBAL MARKETS AND HOW THE GLOBAL MARKETS HAVE BECOME ONE. SO, IT’S REALLY HARD TO PULL NEW YORK OUT OF THAT... WE NOW STAND AS THE SAFE HAVEN CAPITAL MARKET, GLOBALLY.”

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NATURE AS IMAGINED

FLAVIA LOWENSTEIN AND HER NEW ACCESSORIES BRAND, FLOWEN, ARE RESHAPING THE INDUSTRY WITH INNOVATIVE PRODUCTION METHODS OF JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES INSPIRED BY NATURE.

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BY: PAIGE MASTRANDREA

lavia Lowenstein is reshaping the fashion-accessories industry with her innovative new line, Flowen. Lowenstein and her partner, Juan Azulay, usher in a new wave of design with Flowen as they incorporate nature, technology and fashion into one with their digitally grown fabrications that create complex geometry resulting in high-end jewelry pieces.

After years of being immersed in the fashion industry, the team took to

Italy to be the first ever to mass-produce accessories from a machine comparable to 3-D printing. And each piece of jewelry is a work of art in itself. Flowen has already garnered incredible feedback from the industry after debuting in world-renowned fashion events like New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, the Met Gala and more, with an additional line of high-end clutches also receiving great praise, which have been worn by celebs like Chrissy Teigen. To hear more about the inside workings of the inventive line, the inspiration behind the pieces and the team behind it, Haute Living sat down with Flavia Lowenstein following Flowen’s debut in Miami at the 1 Hotel & Homes. Here’s what she had to say:

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HL: How did you come to establish Flowen?

FL: My background is in fashion accessories and jewelry, so I started as an undergraduate at the Fashion Institute of Technology [in NYC] and I got my masters in brand development at Milan’s Istituto Marangoni. Studying there allowed me to become immersed in the fashion industry, and I worked in Milan for about five years. I’m originally from Buenos Aires and after that I decided to open a retail store in Argentina—I was the only one that would import from all over the world at the time. That allowed me to learn the buying and management process of retail. When we moved in 1998 back to Miami, which was a second home for us, I still had a deep passion for designing and wanted to stay involved in the fashion industry. But I became a mom of three, and I was involved in the family business [Lionstone] of hotel and development where I spearheaded the interior design department and was also the Associate Art Director for my mother’s gallery—Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts in Wynwood. So, I was involved in all different creative disciplines. When I was finally ready, I started my fashion line—I knew it had to be something more than just simply making jewelry, which I had already done in the past. That’s when the idea of Flowen came about. What I liked about it was the challenge and the innovation of bridging design and technology, and using computing and formintensive software to produce a piece of jewelry.

I have always felt comfortable producing in Italy since that’s where I lived and worked.

HL: Is the factory in Milan?

FL: In Milan, but also in the Veneto area where Venice and Padua are, as well as in Florence.

[Those are where] the accessories are made— shoemaking and accessories. And Vicenza is where the jewelry is made. So I was introduced and I am fluent in Italian, but being bicoastal [in] Miami and Los Angeles where, culturally speaking, California is all about innovation and PHOTOS COURTESY OF FLOWEN

the tech world was big for us. I was introduced to this world through my partner in crime, Juan Azulay, who is a trained architect at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and was trained at Frank Gehry’s office, known for buildings with complex form.

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HL: Is he based in California?

was predominantly from nature?

FL: Yes. I was introduced to the software that they use for architecture and

FL: Yes, for the most part. It’s concept-driven naturalism. I’m very much in-

we started using it for the jewelry making. It is interesting because it com-

spired by the 18th century Darwinism, Haeckel, people that studied nature

bines the intricacies of geometry and nature. This is my passion—I call it

and were able to document it—where you see the evolution of certain species.

“nature as imagined.” We study biology, plants, flowers, even sci-fi, which all

So the inspiration comes from different sources: geology, biology, science fic-

become factors of our inspiration. We try to mimic nature through the soft-

tion, natural history, disciplines that study shape and form, decoding, recre-

ware that gives you those intricate geometries. But, that was until a point

ating objects—and our DNA is basically that. It’s the concept of reproducing

where [I thought], “Okay now what?” We have some beautiful, innovative

the idea of “What if nature kept on evolving?” with a little bit of sci-fi.

computer-designed pieces, but how do we make it come to life? Around 2011, I was researching and came across a machine that is capable of reproducing

HL: Explain the timeline and experience of your launches in different mar-

this without any mold involved. So it’s a proprietary technology process of

kets.

fabrication that we call digitally grown. And it’s actually made out of pre-

FL: We weren’t 100-percent ready for the market, which we launched in

cious metal powder that has zero

March 2015 during New York Fash-

waste and every ounce of the mate-

ion Week. It took years until we

rial is used or recycled. So you skip

were ready with a product. Then, we

the mold process, and it becomes

did the Los Angeles Page Museum,

a process from file to production.

which is the La Brea Tar Pits. What

That took a couple of years of hon-

better place than here, with all the

ing and twisting because you need

fossils and natural history? It made

the complexity and density of the

for a very interesting debut. We also

material to be exact. We use silver

mixed an installation with this. In

powder to do this. You can use gold

the past launch that we held in Mi-

powder, but of course it’s very ex-

ami [May 2017] at the 1 Hotel, it

pensive. I wanted it to be a precious

was more about a dreamlike phase.

metal, so silver is the notch-down

That’s why it was called Insomnia; it

of which has strength and density

had the feel of a magic garden, while

needed, and anything is possible

the one we did in New York was

with it, even plating it into differ-

more about high fashion. In Iceland

ent types of gold. And that’s what

we introduced the brand near lava

we do, we use 24-karat yellow gold

formations and the color black and

plating, 18-karat rose gold plating

fossils. Then we also did Paris Fash-

and a gunmetal that is called ru-

ion Week in October 2016. We did

FLOWEN CLUTCHES The other line of Flowen accessories includes high-fashion clutches, which are not only functional accessories, but pieces of art.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FLOWEN

OUR DNA IS THE CONCEPT OF REPRODUCING THE IDEA OF ‘WHAT IF NATURE KEPT ON EVOLVING?’ WITH A LITTLE BIT OF SCI-FI. thenium. And then the black matte, which is a rubberized texture used for

not do a formal exhibit, but we were part of the Tranoi Show. So, we did two

jewelry. The idea behind this is really technology meets craftsmanship. It has

shows to introduce our jewelry line. That’s where you go global and introduce

to get to that standard and level of what is expected in the market. We work

it more to a greater scale—it’s important because that’s where all the buyers

with jewelers that, once we finish all our kind of machine-based production,

end up after fashion week.

we start the jewelry aspect... you polish it, you pass it through whatever plat-

ing you decide, then you have the diamond setting or sapphire setting. I feel

HL: And did you debut jewelry only or were the handbags also a part of

that we’re the first accessories brand integrating pure, digital design and fab-

this?

rication with traditional Italian craftsmanship. So this provides efficiency,

FL: Yes, we also introduced the clutches. The clutches are a limited edition

intricacy, wearability and functionality for the luxury market.

of 100. And they come in different color variations, so you could have the black lambskin leather with gold or then you can have red and ruthenium

HL: So, you would say that the inspiration behind the Specimens collection

gunmetal.

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This is not a one-stop 3-D printing where you can only create one piece. This is a run of production where you’re able to cater to your clients in retail and wholesale at a pace that the fashion industry dictates.

”

HL: Are you going to expand with a larger

FL: Right now the collection is available at

offering of handbags?

The Breakers, and they’re doing actually

FL: We are. We are in the process of doing

very well with the black matte. It’s very sur-

new lines. Again, it’s very intricate because

prising.

my challenge is, I don’t want to do what’s out

there. So we’re actually exploring the possi-

HL: Do you have a particular favorite?

bility of making handbags in titanium, which

FL: Yes, I do. Out of everything in the collec-

have a fantastic plating and color process

tion, I wear the rings the most.

that makes them very resilient. But that in-

volves fabricating with these machines, and

HL: They’re comfortable, too.

then we have to work on the geometries with

FL: They’re very comfortable. And if you

this—the machines really can do anything,

look closely, they have the diamond set in-

you just have to know the correct way to use

side, which is something very special and

them. That’s where we’re breaking some of

new. It’s very strange because when I design,

the molds of how everything is made.

sometimes the ideas come up in my dreams.

So, I have to wake up and go sketch before

HL: As we’ve touched on, this is a very new,

I forget, and when it’s morning I go back to

innovative way of making jewelry. Do you

my studio and have them throw it into our

think this is going to be a trend that is go-

software system so that they come to three-

ing to pick up in the fashion and jewelry

dimensional life.

world?

FL: I thought it would catch up at a faster

HL: What’s next for you? You have hand-

pace, but I realized you really need the train-

bags, you have jewelry—is there anything

ing in two aspects: 1. you need a studio that

else you’re looking to get into?

really understands the way that you design,

FL: We’re looking to do a pop-up in Los An-

and 2. you need the fabrication, which is not

geles soon, again, tied with an installation.

easily accessible everywhere. This is not a

So, it becomes an art gallery where you can

one-stop shop 3-D printing where you can

come shop and also become immersed in a

only create one piece. This is a run of pro-

specific environment—this is an important

duction where you’re able to cater to your cli-

aspect of the experience I want my custom-

ents in retail and wholesale at a pace that the

ers to have. I want them to go into the world

fashion industry dictates. So, it’s really about

of Flowen as opposed to have the jewelry

mass production, which can be challenging.

on an exhibit and not understand where we

come from. And we’re looking into the pos-

HL: Do you do custom pieces and designs?

sibility of doing some limited-edition cloth-

FL: Yes, we do. But it has to be for specific

ing but it has to be special. We’re going to

clients, and it depends on the actual struc-

expand our e-commerce platform as well.

tural piece itself. What the client is asking for has to make sense. Because we have this

HL: Are you going to expand more in

three-dimensionality aspect, it becomes

Miami?

more complicated—we’re not creating your

FL: Miami is about finding the right fit for

classic fine, dainty piece of jewelry—the

us. Retail is saturated with offerings, and

wearer of Flowen knows that it’s about the

timing is everything. It has to be the right fit,

specific item, and each one is also an art

just like The Breakers was ready to represent

piece, not just jewelry.

Flowen in the company of amazing jewelers,

of which I admire. We were offered some op-

HL: Are there particular pieces in the line

portunities, but we declined because of the

that do better in the Miami/South Florida

way that we would be presented—that is very

area?

important to us. So, we will see!

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BY PAIGE MASTRANDREA

Power Players

FASHION INFLUENCERS OF THE MAGIC CITY MIAMI IS A CITY UNLIKE NO OTHER, FILLED WITH SOME OF THE MOST FASHIONABLE POWER PLAYERS IN THE COUNTRY. HAUTE LIVING CATCHES UP WITH SOME OF THE GREATEST INFLUENCERS IN THE MAGIC CITY TO GET THEIR INTEL ON TRENDS OF THE MOMENT, THEIR FASHION INSPIRATIONS, FAVORITE DESIGNERS AND THE NEXT BIG STYLES WE CAN EXPECT TO SEE.

LOREN RIDINGER

Senior Executive Vice President of Market America and SHOP.COM Describe your personal style in five

classic and elegant, she always knew what

words.

to wear and when to wear it. Jennifer

Classic, chic with an edge.

Lopez makes 47 look like the new 30, and she works hard at it. No one looks better.

What are some trends that you are

She is flawless.

personally loving right now?

FASHIONABLE PHILANTHROPISTS Loren Ridinger and Victoria Beckham at their Art Basel dinner benefitting World AIDS Day (above).

I love how everything feels feminine now. I

Favorite designers?

love the stripes and the beautiful florals—

Balmain—I love everything they make,

fashion feels easy, not structured. I also

especially their blazers because they can

love the classic, old-school Adidas track

make a pair of jeans look amazing.

suits that everyone from Kim [Kardashian West] to Gigi [Hadid] are rocking right

Elie Saab—to play dress up.

now.

Zuhair Murad—for fantasy dressing.

What fashion trends do you feel only

Go-to summer accessory?

Miamians can pull off?

Victoria Beckham sunnies [sunglasses].

Barely There, Ultra Sheer and Ultra Short. Miami is the sexiest city in the

What can we expect to be some of the next

world.

big styles/trends?

High shine, a lot of metallic, sequins

Who are some of your biggest fashion

in silvers and gold—very Studio

inspirations?

54. Additionally, we will see sleek men’s

Jackie O was the epitome of fashion—

styles on women’s silhouettes.

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ELYSZE HELD Stylist

Describe your personal style in five words.

I would like to preface that request with my way of looking at style itself—real personal style has little to do with what is considered fashionable in any given season or even week. In five words: I like what I like.

What are some trends that you are personally loving right now?

The white shirt rules! White shirts have been a “wardrobe staple” and a “basic” forever—but now, the white shirt has bell sleeves, puffed sleeves, mutton sleeves; is off-shoulder, one-shoulder, ruffled, fringed and laced, elegant or boyish, fitted or slouchy. The white shirt manifests itself in many ways, and it works for everyone!

What fashion trends/styles do you feel only Miamians can pull off?

The jumpsuit. Bravo’s Andy Cohen once said that Miami girls never met a jumpsuit they didn’t love! I would agree. And the strappy and more cut out the better.

Who are some of your biggest fashion inspirations?

My pal Iris Apfel. We have been friends for years; we shop together, and I was featured in the film of her life, Iris… shopping with her!

Favorite designers?

I love my favorite designers because of what their collections were yesterday, now referred to as vintage: namely Gianni Versace, Margiela, Comme des Garçons, Yves Saint Laurent…

For evening, Naeem Khan. I wear a lot of Dries van Noten, Marni and of course Prada.

Go-to summer accessory?

Summer sandals are so important in the Miami heat—Givenchy wedges and slides.

What can we expect to see as some of the next big trends?

I am at New York Fashion Week each February and September and have not missed it in over a dozen years—for fall and “pre-fall in the stores now,” I think we will see a continuation of the power dressing with masculine and feminine contrasts… sort of a wink-wink to the ’80s! Deconstructed silhouettes—Monse kicked this off a few years back and the look continues… for fall 2017, designers mixed it up quite a bit with combining fabrics in a way not seen before. I am looking forward to seeing the new collections in the stores.

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ORIANNE COLLINS

Fashion accessories designer, Orianne Collins Jewellery and Concept Store Describe your personal style in five words.

off the beach, tropical floral prints for men

Rock and roll, classic, glamorous, elegant,

and women, gold chains with everything.

Go-to summer accessory?

irreverent.

Big, floppy beach hats, sunglasses, sandals,

Who are some of your biggest fashion inspi-

floral dresses, oversized beach bags, bandan-

What are some trends that you are person-

rations?

as and linen beach pants.

ally loving right now?

My biggest fashion inspirations are Dolce &

I adore classic Chanel paired with boots. I

Gabbana, Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld and

What can we expect to be some of the next

am loving lace at the moment!

Giorgio Armani.

big styles/trends?

The return of the ’80s

What fashion trends do you feel only Mi-

Favorite designers?

amians can pull off ?

Chanel, Christian Dior, Armani and Dolce &

Miamians can pull off wearing bathing suits

Gabbana.

ACCESSORIES GALORE The fashionista specializes in high-end accessories at her Miami boutique, like her personal favorite, black diamond earrings (above).

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RACHAEL RUSSELL Founder of Style Saves & Fashion Director of Miansai Describe your personal style in five words.

if it was discounted, of course—otherwise I couldn’t justify spending

Classic, effortless, minimal, timeless, chic.

the money.

For my wedding, Celestina Agostino in Paris is creating a custom

What are some trends that you are personally loving right now?

dress, so I absolutely adore her too.

I’m more of a timeless-over-trendy girl, but some that I’m into are

For accessories, I obviously am partial to all accessories made by Mi-

exaggerated sleeves on shirts and mixed metals for accessories.

ansai. Is it weird if I say my fiancé, [Miansai founder] Michael Saiger?

For clothing and swim, I love smallish, nondescript brands like Alice

Ha ha.

McCall or Ola Feroz, and then brands like Theory, Vince and Ralph Lauren for wardrobe staples.

Go-to summer accessory?

My Miansai mini rucksack tobacco-colored backpack or my vine calf-

What fashion trends do you feel only Miamians can pull off ?

skin slides in the same color.

24/7 swim and resort wear in the winter. It’s so funny because whether you see someone in a swimsuit or a jacket with scarf in December, it’s

What can we expect to be some of the next big styles/trends?

totally okay.

I’ve been seeing a huge upswing in pastel, neutral tones, lots of stripes and vintage denim adorned with patches or pins.

Who are some of your biggest fashion inspirations?

I’m mostly inspired by travel—the places I go and the people I meet.

I love finding the fashion or beauty items that are specific to those places and really get into researching them.

Favorite designers?

If I could live in Balenciaga, Chloé or Oscar de la Renta I would—only

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CALYANN BARNETT Stylist

Describe your personal style in three words.

bold colors and patterns, murses and manny

Fun, unconventional, expressive.

packs, track suits and the continuation of denim.

What are some trends that you are person-

ally loving right now?

What fashion trends do you feel only Miami-

High-waist trousers, Monochromatic looks,

ans can pull off ?

The world is so small, so fashion trends are no longer based on geographic location. However, thanks to our lack of seasons, I would say slippers in winter.

Who are some of your biggest fashion inspirations?

Pharrell, Marni [stylist], Prince, Anna Dello Russo and Michele Lamy.

Favorite designers?

Dsquared2, Neil Barrett, Vivienne Westwood, Sacai, Julien David, Dior, Fabrice Tardieu and Alexander McQueen.

Go-to summer accessory?

Verso Galaxy sunglasses, excessive rings and PHOTOS COURTESY OF FABRICE TARDIEU

enormous hats.

What can we expect to be some of the next big styles/trends?

Man bags, gender-neutral clothing, art on clothing, embroidery, thigh-high boots, red— which means I will always be on trend—and onesies [for all].

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FABRICE TARDIEU The fashion brand specializes in luxury footwear for men and women and has been seen on many celebs like Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Will Smith and Kygo to name a few.

FABRICE TARDIEU

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FABRICE TARDIEU

Fashion designer, Fabrice Tardieu Describe your personal style in five words.

thing as long as they feel good with them-

What’s something from your own line that

Luxurious, laid-back, casual chic.

selves doing it. However, I can think of one

you wear the most?

fashion trend Miamians love that I feel is

My python runner sneakers.

What are some of your favorite trends

outdated, and that’s big-collared shirts or

right now?

wide-legged jeans.

Sneakers on every occasion.

Go-to summer accessory?

My classic Orlebar Brown bathing suits.

Who are some of your biggest fashion What fashion trends/styles do you feel

inspirations?

What can we expect to see as some of the

only Miamians can pull off ?

Believe it or not, but my 9-year-old son

next big trends?

Fashion is a form of self-expression, in my

Driss’ choice of color combinations and ath-

Men wearing slip-on mules on every

opinion. I think anyone can pull off any-

letic gear inspires me tremendously.

occasion.

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The BUZZ

A BIKINI A DAY The Instagramfamous duo, Tash Oakley and Devin Brugman, were spotted at the FUNKSHION tent front row throughout the weekend’s lineup of shows.

RUNWAY READY BY: PAIGE MASTRANDREA

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MIAMI SWIM WEEK HEATS UP THE CITY FOR WEEKEND-LONG RUNWAY SHOWS AND EXCLUSIVE EVENTS.

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Indah by SWIMMIAMI

Mid-July was exceptionally hot in Miami as fash-

now in its third season, debuted another killer run-

ionistas, bikini lovers, bloggers, celebs and buyers

way performance by SWIMMIAMI, starting off with

flocked to the Magic City to partake in yet another

Chantel Jeffries taking the stage and inviting the

year of Miami’s beloved Fashion Week—Miami Swim

audience on a “journey through paradise.” The col-

Week. Divided between SBI Productions’ SWIM-

lection included ready-to-wear swimwear and linge-

MIAMI and the ever-popular FUNKSHION fashion

rie in an array of color palettes inspired by nature,

shows, attendees navigated between the W South

offset by corsets and ruffles. Always mixing up its

Beach, The Setai, The FUNKSHION tent and

style each year, Hot-As-Hell flaunted a new theme

the new 22nd and Park Ave. SWIMMIAMI tent, as

aptly named HAH Chinous, fixated around a stun-

well as other pop-up venues throughout the city for an action-packed series of events showcasing the latest swimwear collections from top designers.

On the lineup were swimwear vets like Indah, Frakies Bikinis, Minimale Animale, Beach Bunny, Maaji, Luli Fama and more, but this year also featured newcomers, like the highly anticipated Sports Illustrated swimwear debut. And they certainly exceeded the crowd’s

ning print featuring Chinese char-

Maintaining a the theme of many of the other shows like KAOS and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Collection, the brand emphasized that all body types matter

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES/ROMAIN MAURICE

expectations. The brand started

acters. For the second year in a row, HAH showcased a trendy children’s

collection

featuring

adorable young models that stole the show. Maintaining the theme of many of the other shows like KAOS

and

Sports

Illustrated

Swimsuit Collection, the brand emphasized that all body types matter, including plus-size models as well as pregnant models with maternity wear.

One of our personal favorites was,

off the week with an exclusive opening party at

of course, the Style Saves Show, holding its sev-

the W South Beach Miami’s WET Deck, which

enth annual season of a sold-out event. This year’s

featured a runway show as well as a live rap and

runway took place at The Setai Hotel in the court-

dance performance by Wale. Following the perfor-

yard, and featured looks from the recently opened

mance, guests took to the spot’s renowned night-

Alice + Olivia in the Miami Design District,

club, WALL, to continue the festivities late into the

iShine365 and three.six.mafia. More than 600

night. Friday kicked off the official shows, and the

guests packed in the space, eager to see what phil-

brands on deck set the tone for a very memorable

anthropic fashionista Rachael Russell had in store

week. The always-illustrious Hot-As-Hell show,

for this year’s affair. For the second year in a row,

Maaji at The Setai by FUNKSHION

HOT-AS-HELL the hip brand debuted an adorable line of children’s wear for their second year in a row.

Luli Fama at the FUNKSHION tent

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The BUZZ

Each year, “ I am humbled

by the incredible support we receive here in Miami and internationally.

”

-Rachael Russell

beach babe Rocky Barnes hosted the event, this year with for-

like Scott Eastwood, Steve Shaw and Rocky Barnes as they

mer Miss Universe Paulina Vega. The stunning duo amped up

lounged poolside throughout the day. treats! also hosted a posh

the crowd for the exciting evening of fashion and philanthropy.

after-party later that evening at new Delano hot spot, Doheny

As always, the event drew in some of the biggest names of the

Room. Back at the shows, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Col-

week, including Leonardo DiCaprio, David and Isabela Ran-

lection brought in a full house as the iconic brand launched its

gel Grutman, Scott Eastwood, Mexican singer Luis Miguel,

first-ever swimwear collection. Not only was it a fashion show

Ariel Nakash, Maggio Cipriani and Miansai founder Mi-

featuring a first-look at their stunning collection of swim pieces,

chael Saiger. Since its inception seven years ago at Soho Beach

but it was also a competition, where 15 aspiring models com-

House, the Style Saves Show has grown increasingly larger in

peted for a chance to be featured in the 2018 Sports Illustrated

attendance and awareness, each year gaining more recognition

Swimsuit issue. Gold and metallic suits as well as sheer paneling

and bigger names headlining the fundraiser, which gives back to

prevailed down the W South Beach WET Deck runway as guests

a great cause. Russell’s nonprofit, Style Saves, raises funds for un-

and onlookers cheered on the crowd. Sports Illustrated’s MJ Day

derprivileged students by working with retailers, designers and

and model Hailey Clauson made a literal splash at the finale

boutiques to provide the students with fundamental necessities

of the show, as they both jumped off the runway and into the

they need as she reinforces confidence through clothes. “Each

cold waters of the pool to celebrate the culmination of the first

year, I am so humbled by the incredible support we receive here

runway debut, bringing the crowd to a round of enthusiastic ap-

in Miami and internationally. As our show continues to grow eve-

plause.

ry year, and we continue to work with amazing partners, I can’t

Other headliners of Saturday included Luli Fama, which took

help but think about how many children’s lives we will affect, and

guests on a tropical journey to Cuba, and Minimale Animale,

I couldn’t be prouder,” Russell said.

which debuted a provocative pole-dancing show at Miami’s top

Saturday afternoon commenced strong as treats! magazine, fa-

nightclub, ORA. Luli Fama rocked the runway at the FUNK-

mous for holding one of the biggest and sought-after events of

SHION tent, as the show kicked off with a moving musical per-

the week each year, held its Issue 12 launch party at the swanky

formance featuring trumpet players and dancers, pumping the

1 Hotel South Beach rooftop, sponsored by Absolut Elyx. The

crowd up for the exciting journey to follow. The runway featured

white-themed rooftop fête brought in an A-list lineup of guests

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DAVE AND ISABELA GRUTMAN The philanthropic couple attended the Style Saves swim show on Friday evening, an organization that they strongly support.

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Rachael Russell, Paulina Vega and Rocky Barnes

Minimale Animale by SWIMMIAMI

prints, bright colors and a range of styles including

emblematic of the Colombian brand’s heritage, ac-

sheer paneling and cutouts, with a strong presence

centuated by edge-lit Perspex visors and metallic

of floral and Caribbean notes, such as tropical flow-

accessories. The show’s after-party followed, where

ers in the models’ hair, straw hats, bright-colored

a performance by Latin Grammy Award-winning

head wraps and more. Front row attendees included

Colombian group ChocQuibTown took place and

Tash Oakley and Devin Brugman, Ludi Delfino,

sips from Chandon California were provided.

Rocky Barnes, Jenah Yamamoto and more, and

Back at the SWIMMIAMI tent, Indah transported

the after-party at The Shore Club’s Red Room

guests on a magical carpet ride as it debuted its

brought in the top 15 girls of Sports Illustrated

latest 2018 Collection. The Indonesian, boho-chic

Swimsuit Edition.

brand featured a runway that brought together bo-

Next door at ORA, Minimale Animale, known

hemian flair and vintage Vogue into one seamless

for its risqué, edgy collections, debuted one of the

show, with metallic gold and silver, lovely lace and

week’s most memorable performances as attendees

suspenders and bungee supports commanding the

packed the top nightclub against blaring music,

runway. As the demonstration was taking place,

dark lights illuminated by a glowing “Minimale Ani-

they simultaneously live-streamed the footage to the

male” LED projection and a silver sparkling runway

company’s website, promoting the brand’s first en-

centered around a pole fixed for the models. The

try into the “see now-buy now” movement. Longtime

sexy environment was heightened as each model

Indah lovers like Helen Owen, Kaitlynn Carter,

made their way down the runway to the beats of

Whitney Fransway and more lined the front row

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to finish off an incredible 2017 Miami Swim Week

way to perform on the stripper pole in revealing

with the iconic brand.•

swimwear pieces of the brand’s newest looks. Sexy lace and lingerie-style swimwear were key in the collection, as well as black sheer and revealing cuts.

The models were accessorized by simple metallic

Sports Illustrated Swim Collection

by SWIMMIAMI

silver chokers and slicked-back hair, enhancing the erotic runway aesthetic.

Frankies Bikinis closed the night at the SWIMMIAMI tent, where the popular brand invited in a full house to view the newest collection. The runway ies girls pranced down the catwalk in bright colors of pink and blues, florals, denim and bright pastel PHOTOS COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES/ALEXANDER TAMARGO (FRANKIES)

PHOTOS COURTESY OF WORLD RED EYE (STYLE SAVES) AND GETTY IMAGES/FRAZER HARRISON (SPORTS ILLUSTRATED AND MINIMALE ANIMALE)

took on a fun, girly pajama party theme as the Frank-

two-piece sets as they bounced to a soundtrack of ’90s-themed iconic songs from the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears and more. The show was magically transformed to the sleepover party that every girl wanted to get invited to—and it sure was, as onlookers pressed themselves to the windows outside the tent to get a glimpse in on the fun.

Sunday served as the finale of the steamy week and featured no shortage of hot runway presentations. A combined show put on by FUNKSHION for Maaji and Seafolly was the headliner of the night, drawing in a full crowd to the stunning Setai Hotel.

In a magical show that saw Maaji’s Colombia meet Seafolly’s Australian summer, the two brands rocked the runway with florals, palm and foliage prints

Frankies Bikinis

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The SCENE Wilmer Valderrama and J Balvin

J Balvin with Buchanan’s Whisky

J BALVIN COVER LAUNCH AT MATADOR ROOM This July, J Balvin celebrated his Haute Liviing cover with an intimate launch party at the Miami Beach EDITION’s Matador Room.

Guests including Gianluca Vacchi, Wilmer Valderrama, Haute Living co-publishers Kamal Hotchandani and Seth Semilof, Gonzalo Morales, Dana Dwyer and more enjoyed specialty cocktails from Buchanan’s Whisky. Before sitting down for dinner, artist Flore presented Balvin with a custom painting, while Kamal Hotchandani later commemorated the special night with a heartwarming toast.

Gianluca Vacchi J Balvin and Flore

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JADA PINKETT SMITH MIAMI COVER LAUNCH Haute Living honored Jada Pinkett Smith for her Miami Cover Launch with Armand de Brignac at L.A. hot spot Catch for an intimate dinner. The star came to celebrate in honor of her latest cover debut and upcoming movie, Girls Trip. Guests enjoyed glasses of Armand de Brignac with some of Catch’s signature dishes. At the end of dinner, Jada was presented a custom painting from artist Mars.

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RICK ROSS COVER LAUNCH AT MARION Haute Living hosted Rick Ross’ cover party this June at hot spot Marion.

Making an entrance like the Boss that he is, Ross pulled up in a white Rolls-Royce, causing a traffic jam along the Brickell streets as he sipped Belaire Rosé, posing for fans. After his grandiose entrance, Ross was joined

by Haute Living CEO Kamal Hotchandani, Mathieu Massa, Michael Ridard and more. After a rich-in-truffle dinner, artist Flore presented Ross with a custom painting in honor of his cover. Marion’s VIP nighttime entertainPainting by Flore

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More than 150 guests honored former NFL linebacker Takeo Spikes as he hosted the official unveiling of his legacy project Behind the Mask, a coffee table book. Professional Hall-of-Fame Linebackers Bobby Bell and Willie Lanier, who were featured in Spikes’ book, were alongside the football player-cum-photographer/author for the official launch. Bentley was an in-kind sponsor of the affair and proceeds from the live auction went to the Grant D. Knowledge Foundation. The celebration continued with an after-party at the W-Atlanta Midtown.

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ANTONIO BROWN’S 29TH BIRTHDAY AT CIPRIANI Haute Living helped ring in Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown‘s 29th birthday at renowned Italian restaurant Cipriani Downtown in Miami. RollsRoyce joined in the affair and brought in an eye-catching white with electric blue RollsRoyce Dawn (fashion edition) to complete the look of the stunning nautical-themed private dining room. Brown received a beautiful Muhammad Ali painting by artist Shawn Kolodny as a birthday present.

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As a graduate of The Georgetown University School of Dentistry, Dr. Furshman has always had an immediate interest in the Cosmetic and Restorative Field of Dentistry. Since his early years in practice, he always had a drive and desire to rejuvenate and create beautiful natural smiles. He finds a rewarding and proud experience when the patient and Doctor can celebrate the envisioned result and collaboration of a beautifully designed smile.The personal and professional desire to stay up to date with Advanced Education and technology has always been a mainstay of his team.

SPECIALTY: BREAST Augmentation, Enhancement, Reduction, Revision Surgery

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Dr. Soto attended Texas A&M University, where he earned a degree in Microbiology and graduated with honors in 1991. After college, he went to The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and made the decision to pursue Plastic Surgery Training. He was accepted for training in the prestigious program at Washington University & Barnes-Jewish Hospitals in St Louis. Dr. Soto specializes in all aspects of facial rejuvenation, breast and body contouring procedures including upper and lower lid blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), face/neck lift (rhytidectomy), laser resurfacing, Botox and filler treatments, liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), inner thigh lift, brachioplasty (arm lift), torsoplasty (body lift), and breast surgery, including breast augmentation, breast reduction and breast lift procedures.

SPECIALTY: BREAST Augmentation, Enhancement, Reduction, Revision Surgery

DR. LEONARD HOCHSTEIN 305.931.3338 LENNY@LHOCHSTEINMD.COM WWW.LHOCHSTEINMD.COM

After obtaining his Doctor of Medicine degree as valedictorian of his class at Louisiana State University, Dr. Hochstein found his passion in plastic surgery. He established a medical center to serve as a premier, comprehensive practice for patients seeking the best treatments to enhance their lives. Dr. Hochstein has performed over 23,000 breast procedures in his career. He was even awarded Allergan’s Black Diamond Award, which is only granted to the highest level breast augmentation providers.

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HAUTERESIDENCE.COM • REAL STATE NETWORK WEST COAST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SAUSALITO/MILL VALLEY CHELSEA E. IALEGGIO

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NOB HILL/RUSSIAN HILL NOE VALLEY RACHEL SWANN

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS GATOS/ MONTE SERENO/ SARATOGA LAURA DEFILIPPO

NORTH BEACH ,CA LOS ANGELES STEVE HIGH AND LESLIE CORKETT

Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty 415.300.6881 ChelseaInMarin@gmail.com chelseainmarin.com

The Agency 415.225.7743 Rachel@TheSwannGroupSF.com theswanngroupsf.com

Alain Pinel Realtors 408.500.9952 ldefilippo@apr.com lauradefilippo.com

Villa Real Estate Steve: 949.874.4724 shigh@villarealestate.com Evan: 949.285.1055 ecorkett@villarealestate.com HighCorkett.com

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEVERLY HILLS POST OFFICE AARON KIRMAN

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The Guiltinan Group

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John Aaroe Group Beverly Hills President of Aaroe Estates 310.995.9512 Aaron@AaronKirman.com www.AaronKirman.com

310.871.0753 mosborn@nextcenturyrealty.com newcenturyplaza.com

Hilton & Hyland 310.492.0735 linda@lindamay.com lindamay.com

Engel & Völkers Westlake Village 818.889.1602 nicole.vanparys@evusa.com gary.nesen@evusa.com nicolevanparys.evusa.com garynesen.evusa.com

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MANHATTAN BEACH

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CINDY SHEARIN

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA OLIVIA DECKER

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOODSIDE CHRIS IVERSON

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PEBBLE BEACH LESLEY PENETAR

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEL AIR JEFF HYLAND

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES MYRA NOURMAND

Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty 415.435.1600 olivia@sanfranciscofinehomes.com sanfranciscofinehomes.com

Dreyfus Sotheby’s International Realty 650.450.0450 chris.iverson@sothebysrealty.com movingtowoodside.com

Carmel Realty Company 831.622.1000 info@carmelrealtycompany.com carmelrealtycompany.com

Coldwell Banker Previews International

310.285.7529 joyce@joycerey.com joycerey.com

Hilton & Hyland 310.278.3311 jeff@hiltonhyland.com hiltonhyland.com

Nourmand and Associates, Beverly Hills 310.888.3333 myranourmand@nourmand.com myranourmand.com

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MONTECITO EMILY KELLENBERGER

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LILY LIANG

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MALIBU WENDY CARROLL

Village Properties 805.252.2773 emily@villagesite.com

Strand Hill Properties, Christie’s International Real Estate 310.373.3333 lily@lilyliang.com lilyliang.com

Westside Estate Agency 310.990.2285 wendy@wendycarroll.com

The Shearin Group 310.200.8318 Cindy@theshearingroup.com cindy.shearin.com

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WASHINGTON SEATTLE MOIRA E. HOLLEY

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

VALIA Properties 949.673.0789 tim@valiaoc.com valiaoc.com

LA JOLLA MAXINE & MARTI GELLENS

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Mercer Vine 818.650.5327 info@mercervine.com mercervine.com

RANCHO SANTA FE DELORINE JACKSON

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 858.551.6630 maxine@gellens.com marti@gellens.com thegellens.com

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties 858.822.9694 Delorine@Delorinejackson.com delorinejackson.com

HAWAII

Hualalai Realty 808.325.8500 rkildow@hualalairesort.com hualalairealty.com

The Wailea Group 808.870.2001 nancy@makenasales.com

MAUI

NANCY J. CALLAHAN

CENTRAL REGION

Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty 206.660.4787 moira@moirapresents.com moirapresents.com

L A K E TA H O E CALIFORNIA/NEVADA TRINKIE WATSON

Lake Tahoe Luxury Estates 530.582.0722 twatson@chaseinternational.com trinkiewatson.com

CENTRAL REGION COLORADO DENVER DOUGLAS D. KERBS

LIV | Sotheby’s International Realty 303.898.7818 dkerbs@livsothebysrealty.com douglaskerbs.com

COLORADO MOUTAIN VILLAGE MATTHEW R. HINTERMEISTER

COLORADO BRECKENRIDGE/ SUMMIT COUNTY JUSTIN & KRYSTAL KNOTT

NEVADA LAS VEGAS DAVID DIMARCO

TEXAS FORT WORTH

TROY GEORGE AND LUCY NOONAN

PARK CITY UTAH PAUL BENSON

LIV | Sotheby’s International Realty 970.333.0116 Knott@SothebysRealty.com ResideInSummit.com

COLORADO ASPEN

THERESA O’KEEFE-KLEIN

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Keller Williams Luxury Homes International 702.588.1190 davidadimarco@gmail.com

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WALTER BERING

The George & Noonan Real Estate Group Office Phone number: 817.410.8769 Troy Phone number: 817.308.4170 troy@troygeorge.com Lucy Phone number: 817.913.3611 lucy@lucynoonan.com georgeandnoonan.com

TEXAS DALLAS

MIKE BRODIE

COLORADO

Engel & Völkers 435.640.7441 paul.benson@evusa.com evusa.com

CRESTED BUTTE

KILEY FLINT

Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty 970.729.1200 telluridebroker@aol.com SellingTelluride.com

Coldwell Banker Mason Morse 970.379.5496 theresa@masonmorse.com

Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty 713.558.3232 walter.bering@sothebyshomes.com walterbering.com

Keller Williams Plano 972.599.7000 Mike@MikeBrodie.com mikebrodie.com

Benson Sotheby’s International Realty 970.349.6653 kiley.flint@sir.com kileyflint.com

SOUTHERN EAST COAST FLORIDA NAPLES

EMILY K. BUA & TADE BUA-BELL

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John R Wood Properties 239.659.6115, 239.595.0097 buabellgroup@JohnRWood.com buabellsellsnaples.com

F LO R I DA LONGBOAT KEY RINAT SIKDAR

Michael Saunders and Company 941.993.9292 rinatsikdar@michaelsaunders.com SiestaKeyEstates.com

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HAUTERESIDENCE.COM • REAL STATE NETWORK SOUTHERN EAST COAST FLORIDA GOLDEN BEACH

ALEXANDER GOLDSTEIN

FLORIDA MIAMI BEACH, SOUTH OF 5TH

JEFF MILLER

FLORIDA TAMPA

JENNIFER ZALES

WEST COAST OF FLORIDA

Miles Goldstein 305.336.6959 ag@milesgoldstein.com MilesGoldstein.com

LONGBOAT KEY AND SIESTA KEY

DANIEL MATUSIAK

F LO R I DA

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BRIGITTE NACHTIGALL

FLORIDA VENETIAN ISLANDS

THE MIAMI LIFESTYLE TEAM

FLORIDA COCONUT GROVE CORAL GABLES

LARA SAHAKIAN

Great Properties International 305.710.9664 brigitte@bnachtigall.com bnachtigallproperties.com

KEY BISCAYNE

Coldwell Banker Previews International 813.758.3443 jennifer@jenniferzales.com TampaBayLuxuryHomes.com

G EO R G I A

EWM Realty International 305-960-2500 info@ewm.com www.ewm.com

ATLANTA DEBRA JOHNSTON

Action Realty of Sarasota 941.504.7618 Danielmatusiak1@gmail.com actionrealtyofsarasota.com

Compass 305.519.5397 miamilifestyle@compass.com

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties 404.312.1959 debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com www.debraajohnston.com

NORTHERN EAST COAST NEW YORK LONG ISLAND CITY JERMAIN MILLER

NEW HAMPSHIRE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE MICHAEL TRAVIS

MASSACHUSSETTS BOSTON & BROOKLINE OTIS & AHEARN

CO N N EC T I C U T GREENWICH BARBARA BROCK ZACCAGNINI

MiLL Real Estate Business phone: 929.328.0096 Cell: 646.335.7995 Jermain.miller@millre.com millre.com

NEW YORK CHELSEA

ALYSSA SOTO BRODY

Compass 347.821.6220 alyssa.brody@compass.com compass.com/agents/nyc/ alyssa-brody

NEW JERSEY

Bean Group Platinum Collection 603.303.2599 Michael@WaterfrontAgent.com WaterfrontAgent.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 908.301.2038 Frankisoldi@gmail.com theisoldicollection.com

WESTFIELD

FRANK D. ISOLDI

ILLINOIS

Otis & Ahearn Real Estate 888.249.7041 natasha.mahan@otisahearn.com otisahearn.com

CHICAGO JOANNE NEMEROVSKI

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 312.720.4505 JoanneSellsChicago@gmail.com joannesellschicago.com

INTERNATIONAL

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 203.249.1454 barbara.zaccagnini@cbmoves.com 4homesbybarbara.com

BELIZE DANIEL MATUSIAK

La Sirene Resort 941.504.7618 daniel@lasirene.bz

INTERNATIONAL CANADA

TORONTO, ONTARIO ELISE KALLES

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Harvey Kalles Real Estate 416.441.2888 ekalles@trebnet.com elisekalles.com

TURKS AND CAICOS

IAN HURDLE

The Agency - Turks and Caicos 649.332.2618 Ian.hurdle@theagencyre.com www.theagencyre.com

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BY PAIGE MASTRANDREA

The LuxuryBEAT tional quality at every step. The unique bottles, which are individually finished by hand, bring champagnes to clients in some of the most magical restaurants and bars around the world. Just 18 people touch a bottle from the pressing of the fruit to the release of the champagnes from the cellars, and we are incredibly proud of what the highly skilled and passionate team continues to achieve.

HL: How does Armand de Brignac stand out from its competitors?

SB: We stay true to our own identity. Armand de Brignac entered a highly traditional prestige cuvée category dominated by big corporate brands,

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and it was imperative to bring something unique. We weren’t afraid to do

We challenged the paradigm that prestige champagne must be heavy with decades of age, and instead, created a champagne style that allowed the exceptional quality fruit characters to be open, vibrant and shine.

things differently—we focused on the best of the best at every step of the winemaking process and imagined a bottle to present that would look like no other. We challenged the paradigm that prestige champagne must be heavy with decades of age, and instead, created a champagne style that al-

HL: What marketing strategies do you find work best to appeal to your audience?

SB: At Armand de Brignac we want to bring something more to our clients than they would expect. We focus on service rituals that elevate the moment, from our new Case of Ace, which makes the customer the most important person in the room, to activities that involve personalization,

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where we provide clients the opportunity to customize a message inside the wooden lacquered gift box. Our clients love the extra details we focus on that ensure a very personal experience.

KING OF EXCELLENCE Armand De Brignac’s CEO, Sebastien Besson, shares how they keep the luxury brand at the top of the winemaking world.

ARMAND DE BRIGNAC CHAMPAGNE, AKA ACE OF SPADES, IS not only one of the world’s most expensive champagnes, but it is also one of the most prestigious. From wine enthusiasts, business moguls and celebs alike, Armand de Brignac has remained at the top in the competitive winemaking industry. Aside from having a stellar product, the brand’s success ACE OF SPADES The luxury champagne, also known as Ace of Spades, is a favorite among the celebrity market, particularly from Jay-Z’s acquisition of the brand.

can also be attributed to the man behind the scenes—CEO Sebastien Besson. Here, Besson sits down with Haute Living for a one-on-one interview in this issue’s Luxury Beat feature. The champagne aficionado shares his secrets to success, how his team keeps the brand relevant and consistently the best and how Jay-Z’s ownership has affected the brand.

HL: Armand de Brignac has amassed one of the most prestigious reputations in the winemaking world. What’s your secret to success?

SB: Armand de Brignac has a magnetic story. A 13th-generation family vignerons with more than three centuries in champagne set on a mission to create the “best champagne possible” with the view of achieving excep-

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DONNELLY MARKS, SHOT ON LOCATION AT 357 WEST 17TH STREET, NY, NY

lowed the exceptional quality fruit characters to be open, vibrant and shine.

HL: Armand de Brignac recently released a new limited edition with the second Blanc de Noirs assemblage. Can you tell us about this specific cuvée?

SB: It is the rarest jewel we have. The most recent release, the Assemblage Two [A2], was created from the 2008, 2009 and 2010 vintages, and just 2,333 bottles were made. Each bottle is series-numbered [from 1–2,333] and shows its disgorgement date, which makes it perfect for collectors. It is also an incredible food wine, and the powerful 100-percent pinot noir can be enjoyed from the start to finish of a meal.

HL: How has partnering with a celebrity like Jay-Z increased your brand’s awareness?

SB: It has been an exciting journey since Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter took ownership of the brand in 2014. For the Cattier family of winemakers who had been crafting the cuvées since their inception, it validated that what they had been doing was very special. The guidance to the winemaking team today is to make the very best champagne possible. It is a wonderful mission for any winemaker to have the freedom and encouragement to create and push boundaries.

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